invisible green

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invisible green - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Invisible \In*vis"i*ble\, a. [F. invisible, L. invisibilis. See
     In- not, and Visible.]
     1. Incapable of being seen; not perceptible by vision; not
        visible. Specifically:
        (a) Not visible due to an inherent property, such as lack
            of color; as, the invisible air; invisible ink;
        (b) hidden from view; out of sight;
        (c) Not perceptible due to lack of light;
        (d) Too small or too distant to be perceived; as, people
            on the ground invisible at cruising altitude.
            [1913 Webster +PJC]
  
                  To us invisible, or dimly seen
                  In these thy lowest works.        --Milton.
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     2. Hidden from the public; as, invisible transactions.
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     3. imperceptible to the mind; as, differences invisible to
        most observers.
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     Invisible bird (Zool.), a small, shy singing bird
        (Myadestes sibilons), of St. Vincent Islands.
  
     Invisible green, a very dark shade of green, approaching to
        black, and liable to be mistaken for it.
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