citron yellow

noun

1

: a variable color averaging a moderate greenish yellow that is redder, stronger, and slightly lighter than linden green and redder, lighter, and stronger than Javel green or oil yellow

2

: zinc yellow

Word History

First Known Use

1718, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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