Definition

This word describes something that is not the color green or does not have green characteristics, often used in contexts related to plants or environmental discussions.

Example

The nongreen areas of the park were filled with flowers of various colors.

Conversation

Have you seen those nongreen plants in the garden?

Yeah, they really stand out against the others.

I wonder why they decided to plant something nongreen this season.

Maybe they wanted to try something different for a change.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nongreen → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "green" (from Old English "grene", meaning the color of growing plants). The word "nongreen" means not green or lacking the color associated with growth and nature.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning not, and 'green' referring to the color of plants. This helps you remember that 'nongreen' describes something that is not green.

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