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Etymology of the English word virescent

the English word virescent
derived from the Latin word virescens
derived from the Latin word virescere (turn green)

Date

The earliest known usage of virescent in English dates from the 19th century.

Derivations in English

virescence

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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