verdurous

== English == === Etymology === Originated c. 1595–1605, verdure +‎ -ous, ultimately from verd (“green”), from Latin viridis. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəɹəs/, /ˈvɜː(ɹ)djʊəɹəs/ === Adjective === verdurous (comparative more verdurous, superlative most verdurous) Freshly green; verdant; covered with verdure, or consisting of it. Synonyms: lush, verdant; see also Thesaurus:verdant Having youthful or new qualities. ==== Related terms ==== verdant