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Meaning of mauve
The primary meaning of the word "mauve" is a pale purple color.
Etymology of mauve
The word "mauve" originated from the French language, derived from the mallow flower, which has a similar color
It was first used as a term for the color in the late 19th century, following the discovery of the synthetic dye
Synonyms
Definitions
- A pale purple color
- * A synthetic aniline dye used to produce this color
Usage Examples
- The walls of the room were painted a soft mauve color
- * The fashion designer's new collection featured mauve dresses and accessories
- * The sunset had a beautiful mauve hue