Added 10 October 2026
virescence
/vɪˈrɛsəns/ noun
Latin root: virescens Wiktionary
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noun
- The quality or state of being virescent. Greenness or greenishness.
- Greenness or greenishness.
- Verdantness.
Origin
Late 19th century. From Latin virescens, present participle of virescō. By surface analysis, Latin vir(ere) + -escence.
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