Green fingers

Green fingers

/ˌɡriːn ˈfɪŋɡəz/
Noun United Kingdom

Someone who is adept at the gardening arts.

Example Sentences

"She's got green fingers."
"His green fingers show in the garden."

Etymology & History

British gardening skill. Americans use 'green thumb'. British horticultural ability terminology.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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