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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

But some members of its staff, dressed in the restaurant’s black and mauve uniforms, are already ping-ponging through the space during a shift for their other high-profile side gig.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

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

Now black and mauve or deep charcoal/black and soft pinks are back in style.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2024

“Harry Potter!” squeaked an excited voice, the moment Harry had opened the door; a small man in a mauve top hat was sweeping him a deep bow.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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