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Olivesheen

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a dull grayish-yellow color. not-comparable, rare

    "[…] a young man in an olivesheen business suit and derby sitting in the lotus position under a banyan tree."

Noun
  1. 1
    A dull grayish-yellow color. rare, uncountable

    "[…] looking out / on a Sargenty smear of pearl and dress silk, / olivesheen / and the vanishing stain of a passing car's taillights."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From olive + sheen.

Etymology 2

From olive + sheen.

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