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green thumb
green thumbn. An extraordinary ability to make plants grow well.green thumb n (Horticulture) US and Canadian considerable talent or ability to grow plants. Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): green fingers green′ thumb′
n. an exceptional skill for gardening or for growing plants successfully. green′-thumbed′, adj. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  green thumb - a special ability to make plants growgreen fingersmetier, speciality, specialty, forte, strong point, strong suit, long suit, strength - an asset of special worth or utility; "cooking is his forte" |
Translationsgreen thumb
green thumbA proclivity for successfully growing plant life. (Often used with "have.") I've never had a green thumb—everything I try to grow dies! With John's amazing green thumb, our garden always looks amazing!See also: green, thumbgreen thumbA knack for making plants grow well, as in Just look at Louise's plants-she really has a green thumb. This term presumably alludes to the stained fingers of an avid gardener. [First half of 1900s] See also: green, thumbgreen thumb
Synonyms for green thumbnoun a special ability to make plants growSynonymsRelated Words- metier
- speciality
- specialty
- forte
- strong point
- strong suit
- long suit
- strength
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