green indigo
Synonym of lokao.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The artist mixed the green indigo to paint the deep ocean.”
“Historians studied the old textile to see how the dyer used green indigo for the fabric.”
“The rare pigment, known as green indigo, provided a unique, vibrant hue that was highly sought after by painters in the nineteenth century.”
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Chinese green
Synonym of lokao.
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go green
To implement certain lifestyle changes designed to help one live in a more ecologically friendly way.
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God's green earth
The world.
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green about the gills
Ill or unwell, especially as indicated by one's appearance.
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green as grass
Inexperienced or naive.
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green fingers
A seemingly natural gardening ability.
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green handshake
A bribe, or a transfer of money that the interested parties represent as a tip but that disinterested third parties are likely to view as a bribe.
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green in earth
Of a deceased person, recently buried.
Last updated August 10, 2026