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teal
/tiːl/
a blue-green color
She wore a teal dress to the wedding.
The dress was a blue-green color.
general
a color between blue and green, often described as a bluish-green
The ocean had a beautiful teal hue at sunset.
The ocean appeared in a striking blue-green color.
Teal is commonly used in fashion, design, and nature descriptions.
Collocations
teal colora shade of blue-greenteal greena specific shade of blue-green
Synonyms
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Color Association
Teal is often associated with calmness and nature, making it popular in design and fashion.
Word Origin
From Old French 'tailleor', meaning 'tailor', referring to the color of a tailor's cloth, later evolving to describe the color itself.
Usage Notes
Teal is often used to describe natural and artificial colors that blend blue and green tones.
English Dictionary