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pea-green

/ˌpiːˈɡriːn/

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adjective

/ˌpiːˈɡriːn/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее составное прилагательное, описывающее бледный желтовато-зеленый цвет, напоминающий свежий горошек. Часто ассоциируется с традиционным детским стихотворением «Сова и кошечка».

An old-fashioned compound adjective describing a pale, yellowish-green color, reminiscent of fresh peas. Often associated with the traditional nursery rhyme 'The Owl and the Pussycat'.

  1. Moderate yellowish-green colorB1informal

    A shade of green that is moderate and slightly yellowish, resembling the color of fresh peas.

    ruГороховый

    • She painted the kitchen walls a lovely pea-green.
    • The old boat was a faded pea-green color.
    • He wore a pea-green sweater that matched his eyes.

    Synonymschartreuseyellow-green

Forms
  • more pea-green comparative form
  • most pea-green superlative form