—used for a usually green or yellow liqueur
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Multiple seating areas boast plush seating in warm jewel tones of emerald and chartreuse.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Here, style it with Maryam Nassir Zadeh’s metallic ballet pumps, The Elder Statesman’s chartreuse cashmere crewneck tied at the waist, and Staud’s beaded handbag.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 May 2026
Stems of chartreuse flowers rise above the foliage in late spring to early summer.
—Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
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Noun
Pink or white flowers emerge from blue-green or chartreuse foliage that changes color in the fall.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
Multiple seating areas boast plush seating in warm jewel tones of emerald and chartreuse.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Here, style it with Maryam Nassir Zadeh’s metallic ballet pumps, The Elder Statesman’s chartreuse cashmere crewneck tied at the waist, and Staud’s beaded handbag.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 May 2026
Stems of chartreuse flowers rise above the foliage in late spring to early summer.
—Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
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“Chartreuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chartreuse. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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