Seafoam

//ˈsiˌfoʊm// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A foam created by the agitation of seawater. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    A light green-blue color. countable, uncountable

    "The bolts were stacked near a wall in shades of teal, seafoam, turquoise, navy, sapphire, sky blue, cream, gold, crimson, coral."

  3. 3
    A type of confectionery made with egg whites, corn syrup, and brown sugar. countable, uncountable

    "Though it is possible to beat the seafoam by hand, I strongly recommend using an electric beater, as it takes a lot of beating to get seafoam to a smooth and even consistency."

  4. 4
    Synonym of meerschaum (“type of mineral”). countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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meerschaumspume

Example

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"The bolts were stacked near a wall in shades of teal, seafoam, turquoise, navy, sapphire, sky blue, cream, gold, crimson, coral."

Etymology

From Middle English see fom, see fome, equivalent to sea + foam.

Related phrases

seafoam candyseafoam salad

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