"greenskin" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈɡɹiːnskɪn/ [UK], /ˈɡɹinskɪn/ [US] Forms: greenskins [plural]
Rhymes: -iːnskɪn Etymology: Compound of green + skin. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|green|skin}} green + skin Head templates: {{en-noun}} greenskin (plural greenskins)
  1. (fantasy, fiction, roleplaying games) One of several distinct green-skinned creatures often grouped together, such as orcs, goblins and (sometimes) trolls. Categories (topical): Dungeons & Dragons, Fantasy, Fiction, Role-playing games, Stock characters, Warhammer Hyponyms: goblin, orc
    Sense id: en-greenskin-en-noun-d3PUiKlP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: fantasy, fiction, literature, media, publishing

Inflected forms

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