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Char·treuse
(shär-tro͞oz′, -tro͞os′, -trœz′) A trademark for a usually yellow or green liqueur.
char·treuse
(shär-tro͞oz′, -tro͞os′, -trœz′)n.
A strong to brilliant greenish yellow to moderate or strong yellow green.
[After Chartreuse.]
char·treuse′ adj.
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chartreuse
(ʃɑːˈtrɜːz; French ʃartrøz)n
1. (Brewing) either of two liqueurs, green or yellow, made from herbs and flowers
2. (Colours)
a. a colour varying from a clear yellowish-green to a strong greenish-yellow
b. (as adjective): a chartreuse dress.
[C19: from French, after La Grande Chartreuse, monastery near Grenoble, where the liqueur is produced]
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Char•treuse
(ʃɑrˈtruz, -ˈtrus)Trademark.
1. an aromatic yellow or green liqueur made by Carthusian monks.
n. 2. (l.c.) a clear light green with a yellowish tinge.
[1865–70; < French, after La Grande Chartreuse, Carthusian monastery near Grenoble]
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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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