χλωρός

      Ancient Greek

      Etymology

      Cognate with χλοερός "verdant" & χλόη "the green of new growth"

      Pronunciation

      • (Classical) IPA: /kʰlɔːrós/
      • (Koine) IPA: /xloˈros/

      Adjective

      χλωρός m, χλωρά f, χλωρόν n; first/second declension; (chlōros)

      1. The green of new growth: light green, pale green, yellowish-green
      2. yellow
      3. pale
      4. fresh, verdant, unripe
      5. youthful

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