greenskin

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English

Etymology

Compound of green +‎ skin.

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈɡɹiːnskɪn/
(US) IPA^(key): /ˈɡɹinskɪn/
Rhymes: -iːnskɪn

Noun

greenskin (plural greenskins)

(fantasy, fiction, roleplaying games) One of several distinct green-skinned creatures often grouped together, such as orcs, goblins and (sometimes) trolls.

Hyponyms

goblin
orc

Anagrams

Kensinger, skreening

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