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And in the nation’s third-largest city, home to one of the most rambunctious celebrations of the holiday, young partygoers were eager to swagger between bars and parties with the drinks, usually dyed kelly green.—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026 After: Rainbow Upgrade The rainbow shelving brightens up the space instantly, while the kelly green cabinets and pink patterned-bar add a tropical feel to the bar area.—Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026 Each is divided into 24 cells and comes in your choice of 11 colors, ranging from kelly green and vibrant turquoise to crisp white and neutral navy, offering options for every personality.—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2026 Lupita Nyong'o stuns in a kelly green suit while out in New York City on Dec. 1.—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kelly green
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Etymology
from the common Irish name Kelly; from the association of Ireland with the color green