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Green

Green is a color Color

Color or colour is the visual perceptual property corresponding in humans to the categories... 

 with many different shades, all within a wavelength Wavelength

The wavelength is the distance between repeating units of a wave [i] pattern. ... 

 of roughly 520570 nm Metre

The metre, or meter , is a measure of length [i]. ... 

. Green is considered one of the additive primary color Primary color

A primary color or colour is a color [i] that cannot be created by mixing other colors in the gamut [i] ... 

s. It is the complement of magenta Magenta

Magenta is a color [i] made up of equal parts of red [i] and blue [i] light [i]. ... 

. People who are red-green color blind Color blindness

Color blindness, or color vision deficiency, in human [i]s is the inability to perceive differences betw ... 

 can often distinguish between the two colors but confuse them with other colors, for example, bright green with yellow Yellow

Yellow is any color [i] of light that stimulates both the red [i] and green [i] cone cells [i] of the retina [i] ... 

; dark green with brown. The term "green" does not define an exact color unless it is conjunction with some standard like X11 colors or an absolute color space like sRGB SRGB color space

sRGB color space, or standard RGB, is an RGB color space [i] created cooperatively by Hewlett-Packard [i] ... 

.

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Green is a color Color

Color or colour is the visual perceptual property corresponding in humans to the categories... 

 with many different shades, all within a wavelength Wavelength

The wavelength is the distance between repeating units of a wave [i] pattern. ... 

 of roughly 520–570 nm Metre

The metre, or meter , is a measure of length [i]. ... 

. Green is considered one of the additive primary color Primary color

A primary color or colour is a color [i] that cannot be created by mixing other colors in the gamut [i] ... 

s. It is the complement of magenta Magenta

Magenta is a color [i] made up of equal parts of red [i] and blue [i] light [i]. ... 

.

People who are red-green color blind Color blindness

Color blindness, or color vision deficiency, in human [i]s is the inability to perceive differences betw ... 

 can often distinguish between the two colors but confuse them with other colors, for example, bright green with yellow Yellow

Yellow is any color [i] of light that stimulates both the red [i] and green [i] cone cells [i] of the retina [i] ... 

; dark green with brown.

The term "green" does not define an exact color unless it is conjunction with some standard like X11 colors or an absolute color space like sRGB SRGB color space

sRGB color space, or standard RGB, is an RGB color space [i] created cooperatively by Hewlett-Packard [i] ... 

.

Electric Green



The color displayed at right, electric green is the brightest possible green that can be reproduced on a computer screen. This color is a close approximation of spectrum Spectrum

A spectrum is a condition or value that is not limited to a specific set of values but can vary infinel... 

 green, one of the three primary colors of light Light

Light is electromagnetic radiation [i] with a wavelength [i] that is visible to the eye [i] or, in a technical [i] ... 

, along with red Red

Red is any of a number of similar color [i]s at the lowest frequencies of light [i] discernible by the h ... 

 and blue Blue

Blue is any of a number of similar color [i]s. ... 

.

Green takes up a large portion of the CIE chromaticity diagram CIE 1931 color space

In the study of the perception of color [i], one of the first mathematically defined color space [i]s was the ... 

 because it is in the central area of human color perception.

Apparently it was called web color "Lime" because it is the color of Lime Jell-O.

When approximated in pigments, this color is called bright green.


Pigment Green



Pigment Green is the color green that is achieved by mixing pigment cyan Cyan

Cyan may be used as the name of any of a number of a range of colors in the blue/green part of the spectrum [i] ... 

 and pigment yellow Yellow

Yellow is any color [i] of light that stimulates both the red [i] and green [i] cone cells [i] of the retina [i] ... 

 in equal proportions. This is the color green that is shown in the diagram located at the bottom of the following website offering tintbooks for CMYK printing: .

This color is also called grass green. Colored pencils of the 1950s colored this color were sometimes called grass green. Psychedelic art Psychedelic art

The Psychedelic Era [i], associated with the use of psychedelic drugs [i] such as LSD [i], mescaline [i] ... 

 made people used to brighter colors of green, and pigment colors or colored pencils called "bright green" or "true green" are produced which approximate the electric green shown above.


Shamrock Green



Shamrock Green is the color of green used in the flag of Ireland Ireland

Ireland is the third largest [i] island [i] in Europe [i]. ... 

, and therefore it is also called Irish Green. It represents the color of Shamrock Shamrock

[i], [[Massachusetts]... 

s in what is poetically called the "Emerald Isle".

It is customary in both Ireland and the United States United States

The United States of America, also known as the United States, the U.S., the U.S.A., a... 

 to wear either this shade of green, or any shade of green that one prefers, on St. Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day

Saint Patrick's Day is the feast day [i] which annually celebrates Saint Patrick [i], the patron saint [i] ... 

, March 17, even if one is not of Irish descent.

Some artistically inclined people disconnect the celebration from the Irish Irish people

The Irish are a northwest European ethnic group [i] who originated in Ireland [i]. ... 

 altogether and simply view the holiday as a celebration of the color green. These people, besides wearing green on that day, may also stage dinner Dinner

Dinner is the main meal of a day, normally cooked food consisting of animal proteins and starch products... 

 parties featuring all green foods. An example of such a menu would be chicken Chicken

A chicken is a type of domesticated [i] bird [i] which is often raised as a type of poultry [i] ... 

 with rice Rice

Rice refers to two species of grass [i], native to tropical and subtropical southern & southeas ... 

 and lima beans Lima bean

The Lima bean or butter bean, Liam and Alec is grown as a vegetable [i] for its mature and ... 

 with sliced green Maraschino cherry Maraschino cherry

A maraschino cherry is a preserved, sweetened cherry [i], typically made from light-colored sweet cherri... 

s in coconut Coconut

The Coconut Palm , is a member of the Family Arecaceae [i] . ... 

 sauce colored with green food coloring, a green salad Salad

Salad is a term applied broadly to many food [i] preparations that are a mixture of chopped or sliced in... 

 including greens, avocados Avocado

Avocado is a tree [i] and the fruit [i] of that tree, classified in the flowering plant [i] family Lauraceae [i] ... 

 and sliced green apple Apple

The apple is a tree [i] and its pomaceous [i] fruit [i], of the species Malus domestica in the ... 

s, split pea soup Soup

Soup is a savoury [i] liquid food [i] that is made by combining ingredients, such as meat [i], vegetables [i] ... 

, green tinted bread Bread

Bread is a staple food [i] which is prepared by baking [i], steaming [i], or frying [i] dough [i]. ... 

 spiced with sage, Lime Jell-O, iced limeade and/or a green shaded Red wine Wine

Wine is an alcoholic beverage [i] produced by the fermentation [i] of the juice of fruit [i] ... 

, and lime pudding, keylime pie, or lime sherbert Sherbet

Sherbet or Sherbert historically was a cool effervescent or iced fruit drink.... 

 for dessert.


Islamic Green



Islamic Green is the shade of green used in the Flag of the Organization of the Islamic Conference Flag of the Organization of the Islamic Conference

The flag of the OIC has an overall green background, this is to represent the green [i] fertilty of the Islamic [i] ... 

.

Green symbolizes Islam Islam

Islam is a monotheistic [i] religion [i] based upon the Qur'an [i], which adherents believe w ... 

 because the tribe of the Prophet Muhammed Muhammad

Muhammad 570 [i]-632 [i] CE, was an Arab [i] religious and political leader and the historical founde ... 

 had a green banner and because green represented paradise Paradise

The word paradise is derived from the Avestan [i] word pairidaeza, which is a compound of pairi- ... 

  to desert Desert

In geography [i], a desert is a landscape [i] form or region that receives little precipitation [i] ... 

 dwelling bedouin Bedouin

Bedouin, derived from the Arabic [i] ' , a generic name for a desert-dweller, is ... 

 tribes when they gathered at an oasis Oasis

In geography [i], an oasis is an isolated area of vegetation in a desert [i], typically surrounding a spring [i] ... 

.


Office Green



The conservative shade of green shown at right, office green, was the original color designated as "green" for computer displays in the 1980s.

It was apparently chosen because it is the color of the green colored pencil Pencil

A pencil is a small hand-held instrument containing an interior strip of solid material that produces ma... 

s used by accountants and the color of green office file cabinet Filing cabinet

A filing cabinet is a piece of office equipment that is useful for temporary and permanent storage.... 

s.


Green in Nature


Green is seen commonly in nature, especially in plants. Many plants are green mainly because of a complex chemical known as chlorophyll Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll is a green photosynthetic pigment [i] found in most plant [i]s, alga [i]e, and cyanobacteria [i]... 

 which is involved in photosynthesis Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis , generally, is the synthesis of sugar from light [i], carbon dioxide [i] and water, with ... 

.

Green in Human Culture


  • Green symbolizes go in its use in traffic signal Traffic light

    A traffic light, also known as traffic signal, stop light, or semaphore [i], ... 

    s, railway signal Railway signal

    A signal is a mechanical or electrical device that indicates to train [i] drivers or engineers informati ... 

    s and ship signals. Fire escape exit signs Fire Exit

    Fire Exit are a band besed in Bedfordshire, England.... 

     are green in some countries, but red in others.
  • Green is considered the traditional color of Islam Islam

    Islam is a monotheistic [i] religion [i] based upon the Qur'an [i], which adherents believe w ... 

    , likewise because of its association with nature. Muhammad Muhammad

    Muhammad 570 [i]-632 [i] CE, was an Arab [i] religious and political leader and the historical founde ... 

     is reliably quoted in a hadith Hadith

    Hadith are traditions relating to the words and deeds of the prophet Muhammad [i]. ... 

     as saying that "water, greenery, and a beautiful face" were three universally good things. Also, in the Qur'an Qur'an

    The Qur'an , is the central religious text [i] of Islam [i]. ... 

    , sura Al-Insan, followers of Allah Allah

    Allah is the Arabic language [i] word referring to "God [i]", "the Lord" and, literally according to the ... 

     in Jannah Paradise

    The word paradise is derived from the Avestan [i] word pairidaeza, which is a compound of pairi- ... 

     wear fine green silk .
  • In the Middle Ages Middle Ages

    The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history [i] ... 

    , green represented evil or demonic beings and sometimes love Love

    Love is a profound feeling [i] of tender affection [i] for or intense attraction [i] ... 

    .
  • Green is a traditional color of the sacred science of canon law.
  • Green is a symbol of Ireland Ireland

    Ireland is the third largest [i] island [i] in Europe [i]. ... 

    , which is often referred to as "the Emerald Isle". The color is particularly identified with the republican Fianna Fáil

    Fianna Fil - The Republican Party

... 

 and nationalist Nationalism

Nationalism is an ideology that holds that a nation [i] is the fundamental unit for human [i] social life [i] ... 

 traditions in modern times. It is used this way on the flag of the Republic of Ireland, in balance with the Protestant orange.
  • Green also serves as a symbol of the Esperanto Esperanto

    Esperanto is the most widely spoken constructed [i] international language [i] ... 

     language. The color is particularly associated with the green star, and is seen too on the Esperanto flag.
  • Because of its camouflage Camouflage

    Camouflage is the method which allows an otherwise visible organism [i] or object to remain indiscernible from the surrounding environment [i] ... 

     properties, green is typically used for the field uniforms for many military services. It is also used as the dress uniform for many land forces and marines.
  • In heraldry Heraldry

    Heraldry is the practice of designing, displaying, describing and recording coats of arms [i] ... 

    , green is called vert Vert

    In heraldry [i], vert is the name of a tincture [i], more or less the equivalent of the colour ... 

    .
  • In ancient China, green was the symbol of East and Wood, one of the main five colors.
  • In the United States United States

    The United States of America, also known as the United States, the U.S., the U.S.A., a... 

     and other areas that use the U.S. Dollar United States dollar

    For details of current paper money [i] and coins, see Federal Reserve Note [i] and United States coinage [i] ... 

     as currency, green symbolizes money Money

    Economics [i] offers various definitions for money, though it is now commonly considered to be any good ... 

     becuase U.S dollars are called greenbacks.
  • In North American North America

    North America is a continent [i] in the Earth [i]'s northern hemisphere [i] and almost fully in the western hemisphere [i]... 

     stock markets Stock market

    A stock market is a market [i] for the trading [i] of company [i] stock [i] ... 

    , green is used to denote a rise in stock prices. In East Asian East Asia

    East Asia is a subregion [i] of Asia [i] that can be defined in either geographical [i] or cul ... 

     stock markets, green is used to denote a drop in stock prices.
  • In night vision goggles Night vision goggles

    Night vision goggles or passive night goggles are a type of optical instrument [i] that allows one ... 

    , the color green is used to display the enhanced image because the human eye is able to discern the most shades in that color.
  • In auto racing Auto racing

    Auto racing is a sport involving racing [i] automobile [i]s. ... 

     a green flag signals the start or resumption of a race.
  • The emotion Emotion

    Emotion, in its most general definition, is a neural [i] impulse that moves an organism [i] to ... 

     of envy is traditionally associated with the color green.
  • Green is the color of informational and directional signs in the United States United States

    The United States of America, also known as the United States, the U.S., the U.S.A., a... 

     and Australia Australia

    Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere [i] c ... 

    .
  • The Green Screen Green screen

    Green screen was the common name for a monochrome [i] CRT [i] computer display [i] usin ... 

     was the common name for a monochrome CRT computer display using a green P1 Phosphor screen.


  • Green is the color of the snooker Snooker

    Snooker is a billiards [i] sport that is played on a large baize [i]-covered table [i] wi ... 

     ball Ball

    Balls are usually hollow and spherical [i] but can be other shapes, such as ovoid [i] or solid . ... 

     which has a 3-point value, and is also a common color for the baize Baize

    Baize is a coarse woollen [i] or cotton [i] cloth [i], called "felt" in American English, often coloured ... 

     on a snooker table.
  • The Green Lantern Green Lantern

    Green Lantern is the name of several fictional [i] superheroes [i] in the... 

     is a DC Comics DC Comics

    DC Comics is one of the largest American [i] companies in comic book [i] and related media ... 

     superhero.
  • The Green Arrow Green Arrow

    Green Arrow is a DC Comics [i] superhero [i]. ... 

     is a DC Comics DC Comics

    DC Comics is one of the largest American [i] companies in comic book [i] and related media ... 

     superhero.
  • The Green Goblin Green Goblin

    The Green Goblin is a Marvel Comics [i] supervillain [i], considered one of Spider-Man [i]s greatest and ... 

     is a Marvel Comics Marvel Comics

    Marvel Comics is an American [i] comic book [i] line published by Marvel Entertainment [i] ... 

     supervillian.
  • The Marvel Comics Marvel Comics

    Marvel Comics is an American [i] comic book [i] line published by Marvel Entertainment [i] ... 

     hero The Incredible Hulk Hulk (comics)

    The Hulk is a fictional character [i], a superhero [i] appearing in Marvel Comics [i]. ... 

     is green-skinned.
  • Green is the color generally associated with Plaid Cymru Plaid Cymru

    Plaid Cymru – The Party of Wales, is the principal nationalist [i] political party [i] in Wales [i] ... 

    , the Welsh Wales

    Wales is one of four constituent parts [i] of the United Kingdom [i]. ... 

     political party Political party

    A political party is an organization that seeks to attain political [i] power within a government [i] ... 

     — but not for reasons of its political ideology.
  • The Green Party is a political party for those concerned about environmental issues.
  • British racing green is a popular color for cars. It was made famous by the likes of Bentley Bentley

    Bentley Motors Limited is a British [i] based manufacturer of luxury [i] automobile [i] ... 

     in the early 20th Century 20th century

    The 20th century started on 1 January [i] 1901 [i] and ended on 31 December [i] 2000 [i], according to t... 

    . It is the traditional color for race car Auto racing

    Auto racing is a sport involving racing [i] automobile [i]s. ... 

    s sponsored by British automakers.
  • In The Fifth Element The Fifth Element

    The Fifth Element is a science fiction [i] action movie [i], directed by Luc Besson [i], starring Milla Jovovich [i] ... 

    , green is a fad List of fads and trends

    A fad, also known as a craze, refers to a fashion [i] that becomes popular in a culture [i] relati ... 

     expression popularized by talk show host Ruby Rhod indicating something trendy or stylish.
  • Bein' Green — a popular song by Kermit the Frog Kermit the Frog

    Kermit the Frog is a fictional character [i], a Muppet [i] and one of puppeteer [i] Jim Henson [i]'s mo ... 

  • In , green is one of the five colors of magic, consisting of nature-based spells and forest creatures
  • In Dante's Dante Alighieri



Durante degli Alighieri, better known as Dante Alighieri or simply Dante, was an Italian [i] ... 

 Divine Comedy The Divine Comedy

The Divine Comedy , written by Dante Alighieri [i] between 1308 [i] and his death in 1321 [i], is wi ... 

, green is the color used to symbolize hope.
  • In many countries, especially those in the former Soviet bloc Eastern bloc

    During the Cold War [i], the term Eastern Bloc was used to refer to the Soviet Union [i] and its allies ... 

    , green is the color of the border guard.
  • In the United States Army United States Army

    The United States Army is the largest branch of the United States armed forces [i] ... 

    , green is the color of the Military Police Military police

    Military police are the police [i] of a military [i] organization [i].

... 

, whereas jungle green is the color of the United States Army Special Forces United States Army Special Forces

The United States Army Special Forces —also known by the nickname Green Berets or simply ... 

 or "Green Berets".
  • A Bloods Bloods

    The Bloods are one of the Los Angeles [i], California [i] street gangs [i]. ... 

     set,The Lime St Piru,use green to identify their members
  • In the Star Trek Star Trek

    Star Trek is an American [i] science-fiction [i] franchise [i] ... 

     universe, the copper Copper

    Copper is a chemical element [i] in the periodic table [i] that has the symbol Cu and atomic number [i]... 

    -based blood of Vulcans Vulcan

    Vulcan, in Roman mythology [i], is the son Jupiter [i] and Juno [i], husband of Venus [i], ... 

     is colored green.
  • Clay is said to be in a green state when it has dried beyond a plastic state but is not yet dried. Thrown pots may be turned in a green state, burnishing is usually carried out on green clay.
  • In High School High school

    High school or secondary school is the name used for the last segment of compulsory secondary education [i] ... 

    s in the United States United States

    The United States of America, also known as the United States, the U.S., the U.S.A., a... 

     in the 1960s, it was widely believed that if you wore green on Thursdays, it meant that you were gay Gay

    Gay is an adjective meaning "carefree", "happy", or "bright and showy"; however in modern usage, gay... 

    .
  • In New Age New Age

    The term New Age describes a broad movement of late 20th century and contemporary Western culture [i], c ... 

     philosophy Philosophy

    [i]

... 

, the color green is used to symbolically represent the fourth chakra Chakra

In Hinduism [i] and in some related Asia [i]n cultures, a chakra is thought to be a nexus of metaphysical [i] ... 

.

Green substances

Food colorings used for green include chlorophyll Chlorophyll

Chlorophyll is a green photosynthetic pigment [i] found in most plant [i]s, alga [i]e, and cyanobacteria [i]... 

 , quinoline Quinoline

Quinoline, also known as 1-azanaphthalene, 1-benzazine, or benzo[b]pyridine, is a heterocyclic [i] ... 

  and, in countries where it is permitted, "Green S" .

Colloquial expressions

  • Envy, one of the Seven Deadly Sins Seven deadly sins

    The seven deadly sins, also known as the capital vices or cardinal sins, are a classificatio... 

    , is also called the green-eyed monster . A person suffering therefrom is said to be "green with envy". Substances that may impart a greenish hue to one's skin include biliverdin Biliverdin

    Biliverdin is a green pigment [i] formed as a byproduct of hemoglobin [i] breakdown. ... 

    , the green pigment Pigment

    A pigment is a material that changes the color of light [i] it reflects as the result of selective color ... 

     in bile, and ceruloplasmin Ceruloplasmin

    Ceruloplasmin is officially known as ferroxidase or iron(II):oxygen oxidoreductase.... 

    , a protein Protein

    Proteins are large organic compound [i]s made of amino acid [i]s arranged in a linear chain and joined b ... 

     that carries copper Copper

    Copper is a chemical element [i] in the periodic table [i] that has the symbol Cu and atomic number [i]... 

     ions in chelation Chelation

    Chelation is the process of reversible [i] binding [i] of a ligand [i]; the chelant, chelator ... 

    .
  • Traditionally, someone who works well with plants is said to have green fingers, or a "green thumb".
  • An inexperienced person is sometimes known as green, probably by analogy to unripe fruit. The word greenhorn also refers to an inexperienced person.
  • Aliens Extraterrestrial life

    Extraterrestrial life is life [i] that may exist and originate outside the planet Earth [i], the only pl ... 

      are sometimes referred to as "little green men Little green men

    Little green men are the stereotypical [i] portrayal of extraterrestrials [i] ... 

    ".
  • People who are feeling ill are sometimes referred to as "green around the gills".
  • "Green" is a slang term for marijuana, due to the color of the plant material.
  • "Being Green" can either mean someone who is new or someone who is overwhelmed and prone to desertion.
  • A "bowl of green" is a green chile Chili pepper

    The chili pepper, chile pepper, or chilli pepper, or simply chilli, 'chili or ... 

     stew Stew

    A stew is a common dish made of vegetables [i], meat [i], poultry [i], or seafood [i] cooked in some sor ... 

     popular in New Mexico New Mexico

    New Mexico is a southwestern [i] state in the United States of America [i]. ... 

    .

Web color

The color originally designated as green used in HTML HTML

In computing, HyperText Markup Language is a predominant markup language [i] for the creation of web page [i] ... 

 and CSS Cascading Style Sheets

In computing, Cascading Style Sheets is a stylesheet language [i] used to describe the presentation of a ... 

 is shown here.

"Green" as a political ideology

The environmental lobby or ecology movement Ecology movement

The global ecology movement is one of several new social movement [i]s that emerged at the end of the sixties [i]... 

 uses green because of its common occurrence in nature. Greenpeace Greenpeace

Greenpeace is an international environmental organization [i] founded in Vancouver [i], British Columbia [i]... 

, an ecological Ecology

Ecology, or ecological science, is the scientific study of the distribution and abundance of living organisms [i] ... 

 group, uses green because of its association with life and verdancy. Europeans who carry this into the political realm are called Greens Greens

Greens are people who support some or all of the goals of a Green Party [i] with ... 

:

There are political parties Political party

A political party is an organization that seeks to attain political [i] power within a government [i] ... 

 known as "Green Parties" in over one hundred countries throughout the world . The more generic term "green party" is used for parties that emphasize environmentalism, but it is increasingly out of favour as the Global Greens have succeeded in uniting almost all such parties under a Global Green Charter. In the UK the ecology party became the Green Party.

A "Green Party" also existed in the Byzantine Empire Byzantine Empire

Byzantine Empire is the term conventionally used since the 19th century [i] to describe the Greek-spea ... 

 for a while, but of course it had nothing to do with modern Greens. Rather, it developed out of a kind of chariot racing Chariot racing

Chariot racing was one of the most popular ancient Greek [i] and Roman [i] sport [i] ... 

 fanclub whose drivers used the color green to distinguish themselves from the opposing "Blue Party".

The flag of Libya Flag of Libya

[i]
[i]
... 

 is plain green , the only current national flag of a single color. The flag of Hamas Hamas

Hamas is a Palestinian [i] Sunni [i] Islamist [i] organization that current ... 

 is also green, symbolising their Islamist ideological path.

Green as a symbol

Green is the color symbolizing earth, nature, and in a broader sense, life. It is also the color of the back of U.S. currency United States dollar

For details of current paper money [i] and coins, see Federal Reserve Note [i] and United States coinage [i] ... 

 , and thus carries a connotation of money, wealth, and capitalism. This is especially true in the U.S., but the symbol of the dollar worldwide makes it a wider symbol.

Green is considered the traditional color of Islam Islam

Islam is a monotheistic [i] religion [i] based upon the Qur'an [i], which adherents believe w ... 

, likewise because of its association with nature. Muhammad Muhammad

Muhammad 570 [i]-632 [i] CE, was an Arab [i] religious and political leader and the historical founde ... 

 is reliably quoted in a hadith Hadith

Hadith are traditions relating to the words and deeds of the prophet Muhammad [i]. ... 

 as saying that "water, greenery, and a beautiful face" were three universally good things. Also, in the Qur'an Qur'an

The Qur'an , is the central religious text [i] of Islam [i]. ... 

, sura Al-Insan, followers of Allah Allah

Allah is the Arabic language [i] word referring to "God [i]", "the Lord" and, literally according to the ... 

 in Jannah Paradise

The word paradise is derived from the Avestan [i] word pairidaeza, which is a compound of pairi- ... 

 wear fine green silk .

In North American stock markets Stock market

A stock market is a market [i] for the trading [i] of company [i] stock [i] ... 

, green is used to denote a rise in stock prices. In East Asian stock markets Stock market

A stock market is a market [i] for the trading [i] of company [i] stock [i] ... 

, however, green is used to denote a drop in stock prices.

In stories involving King Arthur King Arthur

King Arthur is an important figure in the mythology [i] of Great Britain [i], where he appears as the id ... 

 and his Knights Knight

Knight is the English term for a social position originating in the Middle Ages [i]. ... 

, the color green signifies mystical or magical properties. An excellent example is in the tale Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a late 14th century [i] alliterative [i] romance [i] ... 

. The Green Knight accepted a blow to the neck with an axe - only to have his body pick up his head and ride away. Later, Sir Gawain received a green sash, a gift that protected the wearer from death.

Green pigments

  • Chartreuse
  • Cobalt green
  • Emerald green Emerald

    Emerald is a variety of the mineral [i] beryl [i], colored green by trace amounts of chromium [i] and s ... 

  • Malachite Malachite

    Malachite is a carbonate mineral [i], copper(II) carbonate [i] hydroxide [i] Cu2CO3(O... 

  • Sap green
  • Terre verte
  • Verdigris
  • Viridian

Trivia


Many drummers' symbol is green, and sometimes have their hair dyed green.

See also

  • Distinguishing "blue" from "green" in language
  • List of colors
  • Greenskins

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