veridian

Definitions

Uncommon spelling of viridian.

alt-of, uncommon

Examples

“The scenery reminded him of Robert Greene's paintings. He had never quite grasped the busy, almost fairy-tale images of people in scrubbed veridian and olive-green park⟳ landscapes; […]”

“His [Henri Matisse’s] painting of [César] Pignatelli in crimson, purple and veridian green with flat streaks of paint⟳ where the feet should be - the Male Model⟳ of 1900, which is also included in this show⟳ - made even the most sympathetic fellow student feel⟳ that demons had been let⟳ loose in the studio.”

“Parsley oil is quick to prepare⟳ with a food processor and, if set⟳ aside over an ice bath - easily achieved in a kitchen on the Welsh borders in November - retains its jewel-like veridian colouring.”

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