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
The large double flowers have a tropical appearance, with forward curving purple petals tipped in lime green. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 July 2026 Fruit nails are all the hype right now, as are lime green claws. Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 12 July 2026
Adjective
Remember lime-green pants from the ’70s? Rick Reilly, Washington Post, 25 June 2026 The resort’s signature lime-green cruise bikes are an ideal way to explore the town. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 June 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 20 Jul. 2026.

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