noun

Midori

Midori (noun) means a bright green, melon-flavoured liqueur, originally made by the Japanese company Suntory. Example: “The cocktail got its neon-green colour from a splash of Midori.”

noun

A bright green, melon-flavoured liqueur, originally made by the Japanese company Suntory.

"The cocktail got its neon-green colour from a splash of Midori."

How to use Midori

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA sweet green melon liqueur used in cocktails, or a Japanese name meaning "green".

Common pairings

Midori sour Midori cocktail

Word forms

Midoris plural

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Etymology

From Japanese みどり (midori), meaning "green" — also used as a given name.

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for Midori

Ori nori tori Lori hori Cori Mori Maori Kaori Aomori Shiori Hattori

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Midori” mean?

The word “Midori” means a bright green, melon-flavoured liqueur, originally made by the Japanese company Suntory. In plain terms, a sweet green melon liqueur used in cocktails, or a Japanese name meaning "green".

How do you use “Midori” in a sentence?

Here is “Midori” used in a sentence: “The cocktail got its neon-green colour from a splash of Midori.”

What part of speech is “Midori”?

“Midori” is a noun.

Where does the word “Midori” come from?

The word “Midori” comes from Japanese. From Japanese みどり (midori), meaning "green" — also used as a given name.

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