greensick
/ˈɡrinˌsɪk/
adjective
- Affected with greensickness; having chlorosis, a condition causing a pale or greenish complexion, often associated with anemia.
- In medieval times, a greensick maiden was often thought to be lovesick.
- The doctor diagnosed the pale, greensick patient with chlorosis.
- The young woman looked greensick and weak from her long illness.
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