colore

Noun

color (countable and uncountable, plural colors)

1. (uncountable) The spectral composition of visible light.
   • Humans and birds can perceive color.

   Synonyms:

   blee

2. (countable) A particular set of visible spectral compositions, perceived or named as a class.
   • Most languages have names for the colors black, white, red, and green.

   Synonyms:

   hue, blee

3. (uncountable) Hue as opposed to achromatic colors (black, white and grays).
   • The accident victim's face was white, drained of all color.

   Synonyms:

   hue, shade, blee

4. These hues as used in color television or films, color photographs, etc (as opposed to the shades of grey used in black-and-white television).
   • This film is broadcast in color.

   Synonyms:

   color television

5. Any of the standard dark tinctures used in a coat of arms, including azure, gules, sable, and vert.
6. A paint.
   • The artist took out her colors and began work on a landscape.

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