ungreen
To expose to air after dyeing in indigo so that the greenish color fades awayTo expose to air after dyeing in indigo so that the greenish color fades away.
Meaning
4 sensesTo expose to air after dyeing in indigo so that the greenish color fades away.
To make or become familiar with and adept in handling a new environment.
To change from green to some other color, as occurs with leaves in the autumn.
To urbanize or become less environmentally friendly.
Origin
From Middle English ungrene, from Old English ungrēne (“not green”), from Proto-West GermaFrom Middle English ungrene, from Old English ungrēne (“not green”), from Proto-West Germanic *ungrōnī (“not green”), equivalent to un- + green. Compare West Frisian ûngrien (“ungreen”), Dutch ongroen (“ungreen”), German ungrün (“not green”), Danish ugrøn (“ungreen”), Swedish ogrön (“ungreen”), Icelandic ógræn (“ungreen”).
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Forms
ungreens, ungreening, ungreened, ungreenedLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle