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mauve

[mohv] / moʊv /
ADJECTIVE
purplish color
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Her lips are a neutral dusty mauve, her bass guitar a lustrous red.

From Salon Feb. 19, 2026

Scientists and amateur naturalists have observed a remarkable range of species not usually widespread in UK waters, including octopus, bluefin tuna and mauve stinger jellyfish.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2025

For instance, Barbra Streisand, a fragrant mauve rose bred by then-Weeks Roses hybridizer Tom Carruth, is still selling strong more than 20 years after it was introduced in 2001, Bifano said.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 25, 2025

“We have never done this color before. It’s a light mauve and darker violet. It sort of recalls the landscape of France.”

From Seattle Times Mar. 14, 2024

Gilderoy Lockhart, wearing robes of palest mauve today, came striding out.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling




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