noun

chartreuse

shah-TRURZ

Chartreuse (noun) means a pale yellow-green colour, named after the French liqueur. Example: “She painted the accent wall a bold chartreuse.”

noun

A pale yellow-green colour, named after the French liqueur.

"She painted the accent wall a bold chartreuse."

A yellow or green herbal liqueur traditionally made by Carthusian monks.

"The bartender finished the cocktail with a splash of chartreuse."

adj

Of a bright yellowish-green colour.

"The lizard's chartreuse skin blended perfectly with the leaves."

How to Use Chartreuse

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA yellow-green colour, or the French liqueur that gave it its name.

Word Forms

chartreuses plural

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Etymology

Named after the Grande Chartreuse monastery in France, where the liqueur was originally produced; a doublet of "charterhouse."

Synonyms

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pea green yellow green yellowish green

Rhymes for chartreuse

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “chartreuse” mean?

The word “chartreuse” means a pale yellow-green colour, named after the French liqueur. In plain terms, a yellow-green colour, or the French liqueur that gave it its name.

How do you pronounce “chartreuse”?

“Chartreuse” is pronounced shah-TRURZ (/ʃɑɹˈtɹuːz/ in IPA).

How do you use “chartreuse” in a sentence?

Here is “chartreuse” used in a sentence: “She painted the accent wall a bold chartreuse.”

What part of speech is “chartreuse”?

Depending on how it is used, “chartreuse” can be a noun and an adjective.

How many meanings does “chartreuse” have?

“Chartreuse” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a pale yellow-green colour, named after the French liqueur.