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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

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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

She was something below medium height, plump, with a peachblow complexion, huge dark eyes, and a crown of red-gold hair.

From Superwomen by Albert Payson Terhune

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

From The Four Million by O. Henry

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 Elbert Hubbard

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