javel green

noun

ja·​vel green

(ˈ)zha¦|vel,

zhəˈ|

often capitalized J

: a moderate greenish yellow that is greener and duller than citron yellow and greener and deeper than linden green

called also eau de Javel green

Word History

Etymology

javel (water)

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