—used for a usually green or yellow liqueur
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Anna Tingley, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025
Here, a muted chartreuse island blends the sunny side of yellow with the vibrancy of lime green for a bright, springy look.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
Green chartreuse, in particular, is strong, herbaceous and slightly bitter, with spicy, minty and vegetal notes.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Her design features a striking palette of bold pinks, deep reds, chartreuses and lush greens, each bead meticulously hand-sewn to create a visual symphony that captures both the vibrancy of New Orleans and the dignity of Black Masking culture.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
First, the colors — there’s lots of vivid greens that come from the jungle, a citrus green and a chartreuse screen and a forest green.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025
Here, a muted chartreuse island blends the sunny side of yellow with the vibrancy of lime green for a bright, springy look.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025
Green chartreuse, in particular, is strong, herbaceous and slightly bitter, with spicy, minty and vegetal notes.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Her design features a striking palette of bold pinks, deep reds, chartreuses and lush greens, each bead meticulously hand-sewn to create a visual symphony that captures both the vibrancy of New Orleans and the dignity of Black Masking culture.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Chartreuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chartreuse. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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