"kelly green" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: American coinage, in reference to the Irish surname Kelly and the association of Ireland with the color green. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Kelly}} Kelly Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} kelly green (uncountable)
  1. A bright green colour. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Greens

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