—used for a usually green or yellow liqueur
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Simone Ashley shines bright in a chartreuse high-low dress at The Devil Wears Prada 2 world premiere in New York City on April 20.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Magenta Petchoa SuperCal 'Neon Rose' and coral/orange Petchoa SuperCal 'Terra Cotta' pop against the chartreuse leaves of Wasabi coleus.
—Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
In the living room, an antique trumeau mirror inherited from Kerry’s great-grandmother joins vintage Scandinavian seating and tables, drawings by contemporary sculptor James Capper, an Akari lantern by Isamu Noguchi, and, to pepper the pot, a Rose Uniacke ottoman dressed in chartreuse linen.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Creeping Jenny's chartreuse foliage creates a pretty contrast with most flowers.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Simone Ashley shines bright in a chartreuse high-low dress at The Devil Wears Prada 2 world premiere in New York City on April 20.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Magenta Petchoa SuperCal 'Neon Rose' and coral/orange Petchoa SuperCal 'Terra Cotta' pop against the chartreuse leaves of Wasabi coleus.
—Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
In the living room, an antique trumeau mirror inherited from Kerry’s great-grandmother joins vintage Scandinavian seating and tables, drawings by contemporary sculptor James Capper, an Akari lantern by Isamu Noguchi, and, to pepper the pot, a Rose Uniacke ottoman dressed in chartreuse linen.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Chartreuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chartreuse. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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