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GREEN makes me think of words such as ... grass, mouldy, mint, ecology ...
Symbolizes faith, gladness, immortality, hope, joy, youth, abundanceTo be green - to be inexperienced... and by extension "to be as green as grass" - to be naïve
To be green with envy - to feel extremely envious (as Shakespeare said in "Othello" : "Beware of jealousy, it is a green-eyed monster" III, iii, 165)
To have green fingers - to be particularly successful at growing plants
A green old age - to be old and still be in good physical and mental condition, and of youthful spirit - the same meaning as "a ripe old age"
To get the green light - to get permission to proceed with something.
Green Belt - a stretch of country around a large urban area where building is restricted.
Green hands - inexperienced sailors
The Green Isle - Ireland
Greenbacks - American paper money
a greenhorn - a novice in any profession or sport.
In ancient Greece, green symbolized victory.
For Muslims, green is a sacred colour. Muslim prayer rugs are designed with a green background.
In the highlands of Scotland, people wore green as a mark of honor.
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