verdant (2009-08-11)

Part of Speech: adjective

Pronunciation: [vʉr′dənt]

Definition: (1) Covered with green vegetation. (2) Inexperienced; immature verdant youth.

Usage: Situated in Norway's mild southern regions, the Western Fjords present a stunning mix of towering peaks, verdant meadows and traditional architecture.

Suggested Usage: (1) Only a thousand years ago Greenland was a verdant pasture, grazed by the flocks of the settling Vikings. (2) Jungles and lush conservatories look as verdant as they do because of all the climbers growing up and hanging down.

Etymology: Probably verd(ure) + -ant, based on Middle French verdoyant from Old French verdoiant, present participle of verdoier, to be green from verd, green: see vert