mauve

[mohv]

noun

1. a pale bluish purple.

2. a purple dye obtained from aniline, discovered in 1856: the first of the coal-tar dyes.

adjective

1. of the color of mauve.

   a mauve dress.

mauve

/ məʊv /

noun

1. 1. any of various pale to moderate pinkish-purple or bluish-purple colours

   2. ( as adjective )

      a mauve flower

2. Also called: Perkin's mauve.  mauveine. a reddish-purple aniline dye

Word History and Origins

Origin of mauve¹

1855–60; < French: literally, mallow < Latin malva mallow

Word History and Origins

Origin of mauve¹

C19: from French, from Latin malva _mallow

Example Sentences

Scientists and amateur naturalists have observed a remarkable range of species not usually widespread in UK waters, including octopus, bluefin tuna and mauve stinger jellyfish.

From BBC

She also made one for herself in something of a mauve color that my sister has and which she gave to me first thing after the fire.

From Los Angeles Times

This year, political pundits are doubling down on the idea that Orange County’s mauve march continues.

From Los Angeles Times

They’re seemingly white at a distance, but look closely, and you’ll find each pearly bloom has watercolor shades of blue, grass green and grayed mauve with a golden center.

From Seattle Times

“We have never done this color before. It’s a light mauve and darker violet. It sort of recalls the landscape of France.”

From Seattle Times