Definition of VERDURE

verdure

Plural: verdures

Noun

  • Lush green vegetation, particularly fresh and vibrant.
  • green foliage
  • the lush appearance of flourishing vegetation
  • The greenness of lush or growing vegetation (greenery); also: the vegetation itself.
  • A condition of health and vigour.

Verb

  • To cover with verdure.

Examples

  • The VERDURE of his opponent’s vocabulary seemed endless, growing new words with every turn.

Origin / Etymology

Inherited from Middle English verdure, from Middle French verdure, from Old French verdure, from Late Latin *viridūra, from viridis (“green”) + -ūra (abstract noun-forming suffix).

Scrabble Score: 11

verdure: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
verdure: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
verdure: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

verdure: valid Words With Friends Word