lindgrün

lime green, linden green

adjective LINT-gruen Rare

Also means

light yellowish green

Usage Note

Lindgrün derives from Linde (linden tree) and describes the fresh, light yellowish-green of linden leaves in spring. A distinctly German colour term used in fashion and nature description — more evocative than hellgrün (light green).

Examples

"Das Kleid hatte eine lindgrüne Farbe, die an frisches Frühlingslaub erinnerte."

Natural Translation

The dress had a lime-green colour reminiscent of fresh spring foliage.

Literal Translation

The dress had a linden-green colour that on fresh spring-foliage reminded.

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