Words at Play : Top 10 Words for Unusual Colors Worth Looking At
Color:
Yellowish green
About the Word:
Verdigris came into English in the 14th century from the Anglo-French vert de Grece, literally, "green of Greece." Ancient Greeks manufactured this pigment by hanging copper plates over hot vinegar in a sealed container.
When copper naturally oxidizes, a verdigris green film forms on its surface – as it has, for example, on the Statue of Liberty.
Full Definition:
: a moderate yellowish green that is greener, lighter, and stronger than tarragon or average almond green and paler and slightly greener than malachite green
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