Etymology of the English word viridity
the English word
viridityderived from the Latin word
viriditas (greenness; fresh green color of plants; green vegetation)
derived from the Latin word
viridis (fresh, green; blooming)
derived from the Classical Latin word
virere (be green or verdant; be lively or vigorous; be full of youthful vigor)
Date
The earliest known usage of viridity in English dates from the 15th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
