greengage Meaning & Definition
/ˈɡɹiːnɡeɪd͡ʒ/
What Does Greengage Mean?
Greengage is used as a noun meaning A plum cultivar with greenish-yellow flesh and skin, Prunus domestica subsp. italica var. claudiana.
Greengage at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɡɹiːnɡeɪd͡ʒ/ |
| Synonyms | greengage plum |
| Plural | greengages |
Greengage Definition (Noun)
- A plum cultivar with greenish-yellow flesh and skin, Prunus domestica subsp. italica var. claudiana.
Synonyms of Greengage
Greengage synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
greengage (plural greengages)
Words That Rhyme With Greengage
Origin of Greengage
By surface analysis, green + gage. See alternative etymology below, as this is incorrect: the etymology for gage is a back-formation from greengage.
Questions People Ask About Greengage
What part of speech is greengage?
Greengage is a noun.
What is another word for greengage?
You can replace greengage with words such as greengage plum. See the full list of greengage synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of greengage?
The plural of greengage is greengages.