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kel·ly green

 (kĕl′ē)
n.
A strong yellowish green.

[From the name Kelly.]

kel′ly-green′ adj.
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kelly green

n
(Colours) US a shade of bright yellow-green
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kel′ly green′

(ˈkɛl i)
n.
a strong yellow-green.
[1935–40, Amer.]
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It was a showcase of talents of eight Filipino designers who created queen-worthy outfits according to a specific color scheme for the 40 pageant candidates: Albert Andrada on Tangerine, Rhett Eala with Teal Blue, Michael Leyva in Cyan Blue, Ito Curata with Freesia, Jot Losa in Orchid, Avel Bacudio with Kelly Green, Cherry Veric in Scarlet Sage, and Martin Bautista with Ultra Violet.
The gala, heldat the Marriott Grand Ballroom, showcased the talents of eight top Filipino designers who created queen-worthy outfits according to a specific color scheme for the 40 Binibining Pilipinascandidates: Andrada on tangerine, Rhett Eala with teal blue, Michael Leyva in cyan blue, Ito Curata with freesia, Jot Losa in orchid, Avel Bacudio with Kelly green, Cherry Veric in scarlet sage, and Martin Bautista with ultra violet.
Kelly Green, regional director for the North East at Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, said: "The North East's overall confidence has risen for a third month in a row, underpinned by a rise in firms' confidence in their own trading prospects.
The colour of the river was Kelly green after it was dyed earlier in the day as is the tradition in the Windy City.
Race participants dress up in Kelly green to run and walk, starting at Bear Tooth TheatrePub at 12:30 p.m.
"It's an honor to be recognized by the industry as a company that offers a superior workplace," said Kelly Green, Human Resource Manager.
Guests were invited to a reception at Kelly Green at Alys Beach, where a magnificent floral wall, draped with blush flowers, greenery, and glowing candles, greeted them.
Years ago, Princess Diana wore a Kelly Green dress that is also quite similar to what her niece wore to the nuptials.