green-backed

adjective

Of an animal, having a green-colored back, or having a green back as a primary feature.

Meanings

adjectivegreen-backed (not comparable)
  1. not comparablebiologyOf an animal, having a green-colored back, or having a green back as a primary feature.
  2. UShistoricalnot comparablebankingOf paper money, printed with green ink on the back, particularly during the Civil War era.
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Chicago

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