Also means
light yellowish green
Usage Note
Lindgrün derives from Linde (linden tree) and describes the fresh, light yellowish-green of linden leaves in spring. A distinctly German colour term used in fashion and nature description — more evocative than hellgrün (light green).
Examples
"Das Kleid hatte eine lindgrüne Farbe, die an frisches Frühlingslaub erinnerte."
Natural Translation
The dress had a lime-green colour reminiscent of fresh spring foliage.
Literal Translation
The dress had a linden-green colour that on fresh spring-foliage reminded.
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