kelly green
noun
kel·ly green ˈke-lē- 
often capitalized K
: a strong yellowish green
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Nordstrom has a selection of several other Tretorn shoes for women, including the sleek and subtle Nylite Sneaker, which is available in navy, kelly green, or pink gingham, and the eye-catching Loyola 2.0, a much sportier pick. 
Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com, 21 July 2022 This kelly green strapless midi-length dress is fitted while still serving up some major class. Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 14 July 2022 The first look, a bold kelly green jacket and skirt, set the decidedly casual tone for what followed, including a long metallic coat, office-ready co-ord sets, and capri-style pants. ELLE, 6 July 2022 The rich kelly green accent wall and decorative floral curtains help bring some fullness and warmth to otherwise all-white surfaces in her apartment living room. Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 24 June 2022 Don’t be alarmed when these crystals ($30) turn your hot bath kelly green. Martin Mulkeen, Outside Online, 14 May 2015 In this Manhattan apartment, a pocket-sized kitchen becomes a jewel box thanks to a stark accent wall in emerald green, and counter-top canisters in a contrasting kelly green hue. Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor, 6 May 2022 The Dropout, wore a trendy ’fit to a screening of the series finale at the Paramount Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, April 11: a kelly green minidress with chunky platform sandals. Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 13 Apr. 2022 The team wore kelly green jerseys for Cactus League games this spring, but those were nameless and not customized. Matt Kawahara, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Apr. 2022 See More
Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com, 21 July 2022 This kelly green strapless midi-length dress is fitted while still serving up some major class. Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 14 July 2022 The first look, a bold kelly green jacket and skirt, set the decidedly casual tone for what followed, including a long metallic coat, office-ready co-ord sets, and capri-style pants. ELLE, 6 July 2022 The rich kelly green accent wall and decorative floral curtains help bring some fullness and warmth to otherwise all-white surfaces in her apartment living room. Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 24 June 2022 Don’t be alarmed when these crystals ($30) turn your hot bath kelly green. Martin Mulkeen, Outside Online, 14 May 2015 In this Manhattan apartment, a pocket-sized kitchen becomes a jewel box thanks to a stark accent wall in emerald green, and counter-top canisters in a contrasting kelly green hue. Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor, 6 May 2022 The Dropout, wore a trendy ’fit to a screening of the series finale at the Paramount Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, April 11: a kelly green minidress with chunky platform sandals. Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 13 Apr. 2022 The team wore kelly green jerseys for Cactus League games this spring, but those were nameless and not customized. Matt Kawahara, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
from the common Irish name Kelly; from the association of Ireland with the color green
First Known Use
circa 1927, in the meaning defined above