greenback

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Synonyms: greenbank, greyback, greenbacks, greenock, greensick, greenbaum, green jack

Antonyms: greenbank, greyback, greenbacks, greenock, greensick, greenbaum, green jack

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|US}} Any [[bill]] that is [[legal tender]] in the US (originally printed with green and black ink) issued by the [[w:Federal Reserve|Federal Reserve]].
2. The [[United States]] [[dollar]].
3. {{lb|en|historical}} A unit of American currency issued during the Civil War by the Treasury Department.
4. {{lb|en|surfing}} A [[wave]] that has not yet begun to [[break]].

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