china blue
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of china blue
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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There’s no way to overstate the chunky blue tone jewels that adorned armor-like pieces falling down each shoulder from the halter neck of her body-hugging velvet Ralph Lauren gown.
From Washington Times • Sep. 18, 2018
The report was a chunky blue booklet running to 328 pages.
From The Guardian • Jan. 21, 2016
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