green skin

Witch's complexion, traditionally

Green skin describes skin with a greenish tint, whether from illness, nausea, or poor lighting.

In fantasy and science fiction, green skin is a defining trait of certain races and creatures—orcs, goblins, Martians, the Hulk: The green-skinned aliens emerged from their ship.

Someone who is green with envy or looking green around the gills connects pallor to the color metaphorically.

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skin color/complexion

green skinhealthy glow

Radiant, well-nourished appearance

flushed skin · red skin · tan skin · flesh-colored

health indication

green skinrosy cheeks

glowing skin

sun exposure

green skinsunburned

Skin reddened by UV

bronzed · suntanned

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G