verdantize
|ver-dant-ize|
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/ˈvɜrdəntaɪz/
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/ˈvɜːdəntaɪz/
make green
Etymology
Etymology Information
'verdantize' originates from the English word 'verdant', which comes from the Old French 'verdoyant', meaning 'green'.
Historical Evolution
'verdant' changed from the Old French word 'verdoyant' and eventually became the modern English word 'verdant'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'green or covered with vegetation', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make green'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39
