chatenay pink

noun

chat·​e·​nay pink

ˈshatᵊnˌā-

often capitalized C

: a light to moderate yellowish pink that is stronger and much redder than seashell pink

Word History

Etymology

so called from Mme. Abel Chatenay, a variety of rose

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