self-coloured
Britishadjective
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having only a single and uniform colour
self-coloured flowers
a self-coloured dress
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having the natural or original colour
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retaining the colour of the thread before weaving
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Example Sentences
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The self-coloured varieties are also grown for use as dry Haricots, in which case the pods should not be removed until perfectly ripe.
From The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots 16th Edition by Sutton and Sons
So they prattled on trippingly, eagerly discussing and appraising different fine fabrics—striped taffeta, self-coloured china silk, muslin, gauze, nankeen.
From The Gods are Athirst by Jackson, Emilie
It was easy enough to follow, for the wire, if not bright, was self-coloured, and showed clearly.
From Lair of the White Worm by Stoker, Bram
These should be self-coloured throughout, and light shadings, though not disqualifying, should be discouraged.
From Dogs and All about Them by Leighton, Robert
The walls were self-coloured, light gray, the ceiling pale blue with gold stars; the paint was old and faded, only the floor had been freshly painted, light gray too.
From In God's Way A Novel by Bj?rnson, Bj?rnstjerne
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