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greensome

greensome 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.

Noun

greensome (plural greensomes)

  1. 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.
    Synonyms:
    Scotch foursome

Synonyms of greensome

Forms of greensome

pluralgreensomes

Origin of greensome

Blend of green + foursome.

Questions about greensome

What does greensome mean?
Greensome means 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.
What part of speech is greensome?
Greensome is a noun.
What is the plural of greensome?
The plural of greensome is greensomes.

Words near greensome in the dictionary

  1. Greenslade
  2. Greenslades
  3. Greensleeves
  4. greensman
  5. greensmen
  6. greensome
  7. greensomes
  8. greenspace
  9. greenspaces
  10. Greenspan
  11. Greenspans

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