peachblow

[ peech-bloh ]

noun

1. a delicate purplish pink.

Word History and Origins

Origin of peachblow¹

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30; peach ¹ + blow ³

Example Sentences

Her eyes were dreamily bright, her cheeks genuine peachblow, her expression a happy one, tinged with reminiscence.

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She wore an imported gown of peachblow satin that must have been a considerable item of expense to her doting father.

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In one corner was a tall Chinese cabinet topped by two exquisite peachblow vases.

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Among them was this tea set, those two peachblow vases, and that print on the east wall.

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Peachblow the while was petulantly taking the color out of a canvas that was a false alarm.

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