VERDE

From the Latin VIRIDIS, from the root of VIRERE = to be vigorous (of plants)

Think about the adjective VIRILE in relation with strength

What can be VERDE?

IL SEMAFORO = green traffic light

GLI OCCHI = the eyes

VERDE DI PAURA = green of fear

VERDE DI RABBIA O BILE = green of anger or bile

VERDE D’ INVIDIA = envy green

ESSERE AL VERDE or RESTARE AL VERDE = to end up with no money

TELEFONO VERDE = number that you call at NO COST, usually used by public companies 

ESSERE NEL VERDE DEGLI ANNI = to be in the green phase of your years, to be young 

CHI DI VERDE SI VESTE, DI BELTÀ (BELLEZZA) SI FIDA. Which translates to ‘who wears green trust their beauty’