peacock blue

peacock blue
a lustrous greenish blue, as of certain peacock feathers.
[1880-85]

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  • peacock-blue — See peacock blue. * * * …   Universalium

  • peacock-blue — adjective of bright greenish blue • Similar to: ↑chromatic * * * peaˈcock blueˈ noun The deep greenish blue of the peacock s neck (also adjective) • • • Main Entry: ↑peacock …   Useful english dictionary

  • peacock blue — noun a greenish blue colour like that of a peacock s neck …   English new terms dictionary

  • peacock blue — /pikɒk ˈblu/ (say peekok blooh) noun a lustrous greenish blue colour, as found in certain peacock feathers …  

  • peacock blue — noun a shade of blue tinged with green • Syn: ↑greenish blue, ↑aqua, ↑aquamarine, ↑turquoise, ↑cobalt blue • Hypernyms: ↑blue, ↑blueness …   Useful english dictionary

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