Verdure — Word of the Day July 14, 2026

Definition

Lush green vegetation; the freshness of flourishing vegetation. It conveys a living, vibrant greenness rather than a mere colour.

“After the long drought, the return of verdure to the fields was greeted with relief.”

From Old French verdure, from verd (green), from Latin viridis (green).

V₄E₁R₁D₂U₁R₁E₁

VERDURE scores 11 points in Scrabble.