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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

Try finding an inspirational piece that includes both black and mauve as your “inspiration” piece.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2024

I'm in a mauve wool dress that I inherited from Elsbeth, which fits me well but is such a regretful color that she and I used to call it the Tonsil.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse




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