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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

There are silver streaks among her brown braids, and surely the peachblow has long gone from her cheek.

From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 06 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Artists by Hubbard, Elbert

Parkins had just passed down the table with a dust covered bottle which he handled with the care of a collector fingering a peachblow vase.

From Peter: a novel of which he is not the hero by Smith, Francis Hopkinson

In one corner was a tall Chinese cabinet topped by two exquisite peachblow vases.

From Marjorie Dean College Junior by Lester, Pauline

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