ClimateAugust 22, 2026

verdant

VUR-duhnt

Definition

Characterized by an abundance of lush, green vegetation.

Etymology

Originating from the Old French 'verdoyant,' it stems from the Latin 'viridis,' meaning green. It entered English in the 16th century to describe the color or flourishing state of grass and foliage.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe fields that should have been covered in thriving, green crops, contrasting them with the dull brown reality caused by drought.

Sudan farms lie barren as El Nino leaves Nile banks dry

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