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GREENSICK
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Dictionary entry overview: What does greensick mean?
• GREENSICK (adjective)
The adjective GREENSICK has 1 sense:
1. of or pertaining to or suffering from chlorosis
Familiarity information: GREENSICK used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or pertaining to or suffering from chlorosis
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
chlorotic; greensick
Pertainym:
greensickness (iron deficiency anemia in young women; characterized by weakness and menstrual disturbances and a green color to the skin)
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