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1. white
adjective. ['ˈwaɪt, ˈhwaɪt'] being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light.
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Etymology
- white (English)
- whit (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hwit (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
2. white
adjective. ['ˈwaɪt, ˈhwaɪt'] of or belonging to a racial group having light skin coloration.
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Etymology
- white (English)
- whit (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hwit (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. white
noun. ['ˈwaɪt, ˈhwaɪt'] the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black).
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Etymology
- white (English)
- whit (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hwit (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. blue
adjective. ['ˈbluː'] of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky.
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Etymology
- blue (English)
- blewe (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. blue
adjective. ['ˈbluː'] used to signify the Union forces in the American Civil War (who wore blue uniforms).
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Etymology
- blue (English)
- blewe (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. blue
noun. ['ˈbluː'] blue color or pigment; resembling the color of the clear sky in the daytime.
Etymology
- blue (English)
- blewe (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. blue
noun. ['ˈbluː'] blue clothing.
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- blue (English)
- blewe (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. blue
noun. ['ˈbluː'] any organization or party whose uniforms or badges are blue.
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- blue (English)
- blewe (Middle English (1100-1500))
10. blue
adjective. ['ˈbluː'] characterized by profanity or cursing.
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Etymology
- blue (English)
- blewe (Middle English (1100-1500))