green thumb

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green thumb

An extraordinary ability to make plants grow well.

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green thumb

(Horticulture) US and Canadian considerable talent or ability to grow plants. Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): green fingers

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green′ thumb′

an exceptional skill for gardening or for growing plants successfully.

green′-thumbed′, adj.

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green thumb - a special ability to make plants grow

green fingers

metier, speciality, specialty, forte, strong point, strong suit, long suit, strength - an asset of special worth or utility; "cooking is his forte"

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pollice verde

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