1. a bright yellow-green color
2. a French liqueur made by monks, typically green or yellow in color
Usage: alcoholic beverage

1. having a bright yellow-green color

Examples

• She painted her bedroom walls a vibrant chartreuse.
• The chartreuse dress stood out against the dark background.
• He ordered a glass of chartreuse after dinner.
• The spring leaves had a beautiful chartreuse hue.
• The artist mixed yellow and green to create the perfect chartreuse shade.
• Chartreuse has been produced by Carthusian monks since the 18th century.