Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

china blue

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.81 in modern English

Syllables
chi-na blue
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A pale blue-grey colour.

Countable; Uncountable

adj

Of a pale blue-grey colour.

Etymology

From its use on some china.

Usage

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Questions

What does china blue mean?
A pale blue-grey colour.
Where does china blue come from?
From its use on some china.

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