Definitions for viridian

viridian vi·rid·i·an

Spelling: [vuh-rid-ee-uh n]
IPA: /vəˈrɪd i ən/

Viridian is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 141 anagrams from letters in viridian (adiiinrv).

Definitions for viridian

noun

  1. a long-lasting, bluish-green pigment, consisting of a hydrated oxide of chromium.

Origin of viridian

1880-85; Latin viridi(s) green + -an

Examples for viridian

In illumination, the red contrasted by viridian will be found most beautiful and effective.

It was of the keen cold green known to painters as viridian—the colour of turnip leaves with the dew on them.

Word Value for viridian
Scrable

12

Words with friends

14

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