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greenness

noun

  1. the range of which how green something is; the state of being the color green
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɹiːn.nəs/

noun

Etymology: From Middle English grennesse, from Old English grennes; equivalent to green + -ness.

  1. The state or quality of being green; green colour.

    Her crimson dress inflames grey corridors, or flaring in a sunshaft through high branches makes of the deep green shadows a greenness darker yet, and a darkness greener.

  2. Vitality, freshness.
  3. Inexperience.

    The chances were that, sooner or later, such greenness would inevitably lead to a graver disaster.

  4. The fact of being environmentally or ecologically conscious; commitment to environmental conservation.