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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 chlorosisplay

  Familiarity information: GREENSICK used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


GREENSICK (adjective)


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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