Chartreuse Definition & Meaning

chartreuse
adjective
  1. of something having the yellowish green color of Chartreuse liqueur
noun
  1. aromatic green or yellow liqueur flavored with orange peel and hyssop and peppermint oils; made at monastery near Grenoble, France
  2. a shade of green tinged with yellow

"Chartreuse" in song lyrics

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  • "salvia chartreuse"
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  • "persicaria lime chartreuse"
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  • "agastache foeniculum golden jubilee ls.php lime chartreuse"
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Words that rhyme with chartreuse

Usage tips for "chartreuse"

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