Char·treuse (shär-tr z , -trs, -tr z) A trademark used for a usually yellow or green liqueur. |
| char·treuse (shär-trz, -trs, -trz) n. A strong to brilliant greenish yellow to moderate or strong yellow green. [After Chartreuse.] char·treuse adj. |
chartreuse [ʃɑːˈtrɜːz (French) ʃartrøz]
n
1. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Brewing) either of two liqueurs, green or yellow, made from herbs and flowers
2. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Colours)
a. a colour varying from a clear yellowish-green to a strong greenish-yellow
b. (as adjective) a chartreuse dress
[from French, after La Grande Chartreuse, monastery near Grenoble, where the liqueur is produced]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | Chartreuse - aromatic green or yellow liqueur flavored with orange peel and hyssop and peppermint oils; made at monastery near Grenoble, France hyssop oil - used chiefly in liqueurs |
| 2. |  chartreuse - a shade of green tinged with yellow | |
| Adj. | 1. | chartreuse - of something having the yellowish green color of Chartreuse liqueur chromatic - being or having or characterized by hue |
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