Chartreuse: meaning, definitions and examples

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chartreuse

 

[ สƒษ‘:rหˆtrษœrz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

color description

Chartreuse is a color that lies between yellow and green on the color wheel. It is named after the liqueur produced by the Carthusian monks in France. The color can be characterized as a vibrant, striking shade that can evoke feelings of energy and enthusiasm. Chartreuse is often used in fashion, design, and art to grab attention and make a bold statement.

Synonyms

apple green, lime green, yellow-green

Examples of usage

  • She painted her room in a bright chartreuse.
  • The dress at the party was a stunning shade of chartreuse.
  • The artist used chartreuse to highlight certain features in the painting.

Translations

Translations of the word "chartreuse" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chartreuse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคฐเฅเคŸเฅเคฐเฅ‹เคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Chartreuse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ chartreuse

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะฐั€ั‚ั€ะตะท

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chartreuse

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒฃใƒซใƒˆใƒชใƒฅใƒผใ‚บ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chartreuse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ chartreuse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท chartreuse

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒค๋ฅดํŠธ๋ขฐ์ฆˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงุฑุชุฑุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chartreuse

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chartreuse

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒ™็‰น้ฒๆ–ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ chartreuse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ chartreuse

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐั€ั‚ั€ะตะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒ แƒขแƒ แƒฃแƒแƒ–แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chartreuse

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ chartreuse

Etymology

The name 'chartreuse' originates from the liqueur produced by the Carthusian monks in the Grande Chartreuse monastery in the French Alps. The monks began producing this distinctively colored liqueur in the 18th century, and it has since become synonymous with the unique yellow-green shade named after it. The word entered the English language in the 19th century, and it has been used to describe the color found in art and design contexts. As a color, chartreuse has become popular in various fields due to its brightness and its ability to stand out, making it a favorite choice among artists and designers alike.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,583, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.