peaches-and-cream

peaches-and-cream
peaches-and-cream [pēch′iz ən krēm′]
adj.
clear, fresh, glowing, etc.; often, specif., fair and unblemished with rosy cheeks: said of skin [a peaches-and-cream complexion]

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