Celadon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɛlədən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Celadon is a noun meaning A pale green colour, possibly tinted with gray.
Meaning
A pale green colour, possibly tinted with gray.
More Meanings
- A pale green Chinese glaze.
- A ceramic ware with a pale green glaze.
- Of a pale green colour tinted with gray.
Example Sentences
[H]e stroked a soft blue cat with celadon eyes which had appeared from nowhere and now made itself comfortable in his lap […].
Eau de Nil (“water of the Nile”) is a tricky color to pin down precisely. It is a light-greenish hue, more saturated than celadon, less gray than sage.
Word Forms
- celadons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include celadonite, malachite, viridian, chartreuse, teal, emerald.
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