cornflower blue

noun

: a moderate purplish blue

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The towering 18-foot Christmas tree delivers a distinct entryway presentation with floral ikat ornaments and moires in shades of celadon and cornflower blue. Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 Lodge 6-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven $80 $68 Amazon This high-quality cast iron Dutch oven is available in more than 20 colors, including striking hues like orange, lavender, and this lovely cornflower blue. Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024 In the video issued on the day of the closing ceremonies for the global games, Princess Kate wore a striped Breton top and Prince William sported a cornflower blue Adidas polo with a Team GB logo over Olympics rings. Janine Henni, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024 For her day of engagements and audiences, Queen Letizia opted for a cornflower blue power suit courtesy of Women Limited by El Corte Inglés. Julia Teti, WWD, 17 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for cornflower blue 

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cornflower blue was in 1907

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“Cornflower blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cornflower%20blue. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.

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