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Definition of Colur

Col"our (?), n. See Color.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

  • (uncountable) The spectral composition of visible light
          Humans and birds can perceive colour
  • (countable) A particular set of visible spectral compositions, perceived or named as a class
          Most languages have names for the colours black, white, red and green.
  • (uncountable) Hue as opposed to achromatic colours (black, white and greys).
          He referred to the white flag as one "drained of all colour".
  • (uncountable) Human skin tone, especially as an indicator of race or ethnicity.
          Colour has been a sensitive issue in many societies.
  • (figuratively) Interest, especially in a selective area; as, a bit of local colour.
  • (tincture): Any of the standard dark tinctures used in a coat of arms, including azure, gules, sable, and vert. Contrast with metal.
  • In plural colours: A standard or banner.
          The loss of their Colours destroyed the regiment's morale.
  • (transitive) To give something colour.
          We could colour the walls red
  • (intransitive) To draw within the boundaries of a line drawing using coloured markers or crayons.
          My son loves to colour.
  • Of a face: To become red through increased blood flow.
  • (transitive) To affect without completely changing.
          That interpretation certainly colours my perception of the book
  • (colloquial) To attribute a quality to.
          Colour me confused
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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