verde
verde Lexical Profile
• adjective
Green in color; frequently used in English to describe dishes made with green ingredients such as tomatillos, green chilies, or herbs.
"She preferred the pork enchiladas topped with a spicy verde sauce over the traditional red chili."
• noun
American A green sauce or salsa, typically made from tomatillos, green chilies, jalapeños, or fresh herbs.
"The chef served the grilled fish over a bed of rice with a tangy verde."
A green color or pigment, often found in compound terms representing specific mineral or artistic shades.
"The marble's distinct verde running through its veins made it highly sought after for the lobby."
Word Nuance & Usage
In English, 'verde' is primarily encountered in culinary contexts borrowed from Spanish or Italian, such as 'salsa verde' or 'chile verde', rather than as a standalone color term.
• Rhymes for verde
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese 'verde' (green), ultimately descending from Latin 'viridis'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.