First Known Use: 14th century
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verdure
noun ver·dure \ˈvər-jər also -dyər\
Definition of VERDURE
1
: the greenness of growing vegetation; also : such vegetation itself
2
: a condition of health and vigor
— ver·dur·ous \ˈverj-rəs; ˈver-jə-rəs, -dyə-\ adjective
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Origin of VERDURE
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from verd green
Related to VERDURE
- Antonyms
- illness, sickness, unhealthiness, unsoundness
VERDUROUS Defined for Kids
verdure
noun ver·dure \ˈvər-jər\
Definition of VERDURE for Kids
: green vegetation
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