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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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Frequently asked questions

What does chartreuse mean?
of something having the yellowish green color of Chartreuse liqueur aromatic green or yellow liqueur flavored with orange peel and hyssop and peppermint oils; made at monastery near Grenoble, France a shade of green tinged with yellow
What part of speech is chartreuse?
Chartreuse is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does chartreuse have?
Chartreuse has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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