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单词 green ribbon
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Definition of green ribbon in English:

green ribbon

noun ˌɡriːn ˈrɪb(ə)n
  • 1A ribbon of green colour worn as the badge of the Levellers during the English Civil War (1642–8), and of the associated King's Head Club (founded 1675); frequently attributive in "Green Ribbon Club" (the later name of the King's Head Club), "green ribbon man". Now historical.

  • 2A ribbon of green colour forming part of the insignia of the Order of the Thistle.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Moderate Intelligencer. In some forms from green + riband. In some forms from green + ribbon.

 
 

Definition of green ribbon in US English:

green ribbon

nounˌɡriːn ˈrɪb(ə)n
  • 1A ribbon of green colour worn as the badge of the Levellers during the English Civil War (1642–8), and of the associated King's Head Club (founded 1675); frequently attributive in "Green Ribbon Club" (the later name of the King's Head Club), "green ribbon man". Now historical.

  • 2A ribbon of green colour forming part of the insignia of the Order of the Thistle.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Moderate Intelligencer. In some forms from green + riband. In some forms from green + ribbon.

 
 
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