Chalk-white

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Chalky white.

    "I burn, burn like a wicker cabinet / chalk-white and oh so frail / I see our time has gotten stale"

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"I burn, burn like a wicker cabinet / chalk-white and oh so frail / I see our time has gotten stale"

Etymology

From chalk + white.

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