Etymograph

English

greensome

Blend of green + foursome.

A blend of green + foursome

Proto-Indo-European *gʰreh₁- ‘to grow’

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Proto-Germanic *grōniz

Proto-West Germanic *grōnī

Old English grēne

Middle English grene

English green

Today it means

noun A foursome game with the difference that both players tee off on every hole. The better ball is chosen and alternate strokes are then played to complete the hole.

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

Etymograph / greensome