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colour or (US) color
noun
1
a the visual sensation produced when light of different wavelengths is absorbed by the cones of the retina and relayed, in the form of nerve impulses, to the brain;
b the particular visual sensation produced in this way, depending upon the wavelength.
2 any of these variations or colours, often with the addition of black and white.
3 photog , art the use of some or all colours, as distinct from black and white only in full colour .
4 a colouring substance, especially paint.
5 a the shade of a person's skin, as related to race;
b the darker skin shades.
6 pinkness of the face or cheeks, usually indicating healthiness.
7 lively or convincing detail add local colour to the story .
8 richness of quality in music, or its mood and quality generally. See also colours.
verb (coloured , colouring )
1
a to put colour onto something;
b to paint or dye.
2 (often colour something in) to fill in (an outlined area or a black and white picture) with colour.
3 to influence Personal feelings can colour one's judgement .
4 intr to blush.
[13c: French, from Latin color ]
lend colour to something to give it credence; to make it more believable.
nail one's colours to the mast see under colours.
off colour colloq unwell.
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