Definition of VIRESCENT

virescent

Adj

  • Green-like, greenish.
  • Becoming green.

Origin / Etymology

Circa 1825, from Latin virescens, present participle of virescere (“to become green”), from virere (“to be green”)

Scrabble Score: 14

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

Words With Friends Score: 17

virescent: valid Words With Friends Word