dove color
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- dove-colored adjective
Etymology
Origin of dove color
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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Hopkins, who has a multi-year contract with Adidas, said he received a fine of $6,000 for wearing the shoes in the popular turtle dove color.
From Washington Times
Timidly she spread out fanwise the dove color of her sober costume.
From Project Gutenberg
There were six distinct shades of blue, besides rich velvety black, snowy white, delicate dove color, and blue-gray.
From Project Gutenberg
While dry the impression is of a dove color or lavender blue, which has a curious and striking effect on the greenish yellow ground of the paper produced by the saline solution.
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Prettier than ever this Sunday morning, in a remarkably neat dress of dove color, a demurely coquettish hat, and a bit of cherry-colored ribbon.
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