View synonyms for viridian

viridian

or ve·rid·i·an

[ vuh-rid-ee-uhn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a long-lasting, bluish-green pigment, consisting of a hydrated oxide of chromium.

viridian

/ vɪˈrɪdɪən /

1880–85; < Latin viridi ( s ) green + -an

C19: from Latin viridis green

Crown, back, and rump brilliant peacock-green, upper tail-coverts viridian.

In illumination, the red contrasted by viridian will be found most beautiful and effective.

It was of the keen cold green known to painters as viridian—the colour of turnip leaves with the dew on them.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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