magenta

¹

[muh-jen-tuh]

noun

1. fuchsin.

2. a purplish red.

Magenta

²

[muh-jen-tuh]

noun

1. a town in N Italy, W of Milan: the French and Sardinians defeated the Austrians here 1859.

magenta

/ məˈdʒɛntə /

noun

1. 1. a deep purplish red that is the complementary colour of green and, with yellow and cyan, forms a set of primary colours

   2. ( as adjective )

      a magenta filter

2. another name for fuchsin

Word History and Origins

Origin of magenta¹

After Magenta, because the dye was discovered the year of the battle.

Word History and Origins

Origin of magenta¹

C19: named after Magenta, Italy, alluding to the blood shed in a battle there (1859)

Example Sentences

There are dozens of her favored shirt form, each made from the same sewing pattern in colors ranging anywhere from beige to a deep magenta.

From Los Angeles Times

The colours are vivid, intense and ever-changing: pinks, magentas and turquoise hues, glowing like neon lights.

From BBC

A recently installed waterfall runs over stones, creating a soundtrack to a tranquil courtyard that’s bursting with spring blooms in tangerine and magenta and mustard.

From Los Angeles Times

All are Harlequins jerseys, but none are in the club's trademark colours of blue, magenta, brown and grey.

From BBC

In 2022, this magenta state produced a balanced delegation of seven Republicans and seven Democrats, very likely a fair representation of voter preferences.

From Salon

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