enverdure

/ˌɛnvɜrˈdʊər/

Definitions

1. noun

a covering or overgrowth of greenery, especially on a building or monument

“The old church had a beautiful enverdure of ivy and flowers surrounding the entrance.”

2. verb

to cover or overgrow with greenery, especially in a natural or spontaneous way

“The ivy began to enverdure the old stone walls after years of neglect.”

Synonyms

  • foliage
  • verdure

Antonyms

  • barrenness
  • desolation