Rose-pink

Rose-pink
Rose-pink Rose"-pink`, a. 1. Having a pink color like that of the rose, or like the pigment called rose pink. See {Rose pink}, under {Rose}. [1913 Webster]

2. Disposed to clothe everything with roseate hues; hence, sentimental. ``Rose-pink piety.'' --C. Kingsley. [1913 Webster]


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  • rose pink — rose pink, adj. a light pinkish red color. [1725 35] * * * …   Universalium

  • rose-pink — See rose pink. * * * …   Universalium

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  • rose pink — noun Date: 1849 a moderate pink …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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