greening

See also: Greening

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɡɹiːnɪŋ/

Verb

greening

1. present participle of green

Noun

greening (plural greenings)

1. The process of becoming green.
   • (Can we date this quote by John Keats and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)

     the tender greening of April meadows

2. (obsolete) A type of pear.
3. A type of apple that is green when ripe.

Synonyms

• (pear): greening-pear

Derived terms

• citrus greening
• greening pit
• greening weed

Adjective

greening (not comparable)

1. Becoming green in colour.

Anagrams

• regening, reneging