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A property depending on the relations of light to the eye,
by which individual and specific differences in the hues and tints of
objects are apprehended in vision; as, gay colors; sad colors, etc. |
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Any hue distinguished from white or black. |
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The hue or color characteristic of good health and spirits;
ruddy complexion. |
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That which is used to give color; a paint; a pigment; as,
oil colors or water colors. |
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That which covers or hides the real character of anything;
semblance; excuse; disguise; appearance. |
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Shade or variety of character; kind; species. |
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A distinguishing badge, as a flag or similar symbol (usually
in the plural); as, the colors or color of a ship or regiment; the
colors of a race horse (that is, of the cap and jacket worn by the
jockey). |
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An apparent right; as where the defendant in trespass gave
to the plaintiff an appearance of title, by stating his title
specially, thus removing the cause from the jury to the court. |
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To change or alter the hue or tint of, by dyeing,
staining, painting, etc.; to dye; to tinge; to paint; to stain. |
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To change or alter, as if by dyeing or painting; to give
a false appearance to; usually, to give a specious appearance to; to
cause to appear attractive; to make plausible; to palliate or excuse;
as, the facts were colored by his prejudices. |
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To hide. |
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To acquire color; to turn red, especially in the face; to
blush. |