lime green

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noun

: a bright, light yellowish-green color

lime-green

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adjective

: having a bright, light yellowish-green color
a lime-green shirt

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Noun
Rendered in shades of sea-salt white, lime green, and peach, the leggy style lends itself to several key styling approaches. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026 Supporting stars Naomi Ackie and Poppy Liu came to the party wearing textured gowns in bright red and lime green, respectively. Selome Hailu, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Types Of Mangaves ‘Bad Hair Day’ has narrow lime-green leaves with red splotches and a fun, cascading habit. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026 The roughly 7,500-square-foot main residence is painted a soft lime-green hue that blends with the lush foliage surrounding the entrance. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lime green

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“Lime green.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lime%20green. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.

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