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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

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

Her eyes were dreamily bright, her cheeks genuine peachblow, her expression a happy one, tinged with reminiscence.

From The Four Million by Henry, O.

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

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