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peachblow

American  
[peech-bloh] / ˈpitʃˌbloʊ /

noun

  1. a delicate purplish pink.


Etymology

Origin of peachblow

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30; peach 1 + blow 3

Example Sentences

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For instance, you don’t see many new peachblow toilets.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 8, 2021

Some of my favorite classic ’70s plumbing fixture colors were pink champagne, avocado, sunflower, blueberry, espresso and peachblow.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 8, 2021

You look so sweet in that peachblow frock.

From Marjorie Dean High School Senior by Chase, Josephine

Standing beside Marjorie, who was wearing her peachblow gown, the two young girls made a pretty picture, as more than one gallant guardsman was ready to testify.

From Marjorie Dean High School Senior by Chase, Josephine

The peachblow was all gone from White Pigeon's cheek, but she was fairly wise and reasonably good—I'm certain of that.

From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 02 Little Journeys To the Homes of Famous Women by Hubbard, Elbert