1. Color. The hue of that portion of the visible spectrum lying between yellow and blue, evoked in the human observer by radiant energy with wavelengths of approximately 490 to 570 nanometers; any of a group of colors that may vary in lightness and saturation and whose hue is that of the emerald or somewhat less yellow than that of growing grass; one of the additive or light primaries; one of the psychological primary hues.

2. Something green in color.

3. greens Green growth or foliage, especially: a. The branches and leaves of plants used for decoration. b. Leafy plants or plant parts eaten as vegetables.

4. A grassy lawn or plot, especially: a. A grassy area located usually at the center of a city or town and set aside for common use; a common. b. Sports. A putting green.

5. greens A green uniform: "a young . . . sergeant in dress greens" (Nelson DeMille).

6. Slang. Money.

7. Green (grēn) A supporter of a social and political movement that espouses global environmental protection, bioregionalism, social responsibility, and nonviolence.

1. Color. Of the color green.

2. Abounding in or covered with green growth or foliage: the green woods.

3. Made with green or leafy vegetables: a green salad.

4. Characterized by mild or temperate weather: a green climate.

5. Youthful; vigorous: at the green age of 18.

6. Not mature or ripe; young: green tomatoes.

7. Brand-new; fresh.

8. Not yet fully processed, especially: a. Not aged: green wood. b. Not cured or tanned: green pelts.

9. Lacking training or experience. See synonyms at young.

10. a. Lacking sophistication or worldly experience; naive. b. Easily duped or deceived; gullible.

11. Having a sickly or unhealthy pallor indicative of nausea or jealousy, for example.