Meaning & use
chartreuse
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A pale, yellowish-green color, or a French herbal liqueur of that color made by Carthusian monks.
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She painted the accent wall a bold chartreuse that brightened the whole room.
The bartender finished the cocktail with a splash of chartreuse for a subtle herbal note.
A note on using this word
The color takes its name from the liqueur, which has been produced by Carthusian monks in France since the 18th century according to a secret recipe.
Words with a similar meaning
yellow-green
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A green or yellow herbal liqueur made by Carthusian monks in France.
He sipped a small glass of chartreuse after dinner.
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