leaf green
noun
Definition of leaf green
1 : chlorophyll
2 : a variable color averaging a moderate yellow green that is greener, lighter, and stronger than average moss green, greener and deeper than average pea green, and greener and duller than apple green (see apple green 1) — compare foliage green
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