grue

/ɡruː/; /ɡrʌ/

Definitions

1. noun

A color intermediate between green and blue, especially a pale bluish-green color.

“The distant hillside had a lovely grue color during sunset.”

2. verb

To make or become grue in color, especially to turn a pale bluish-green color.

“The leaves started grue as they began to wilt from lack of water.”

Synonyms

  • turquoise
  • verdigris

Antonyms

  • ochre
  • umber