rifle green

noun

1. a dark olive green, as in the uniforms of certain rifle regiments
2. ( as adjective )
  rifle-green cloth

Light colours are far the best for sporting purposes, as they are usually much less conspicuous than black or rifle-green.

Unfortunately they did not then wear the famous 'rifle green' but the ordinary red.

Yes,” cried Punch, “the Rifle green with the red collars and cuffs.

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