reseda

noun

re·​se·​da ˈrā-zə-ˌdä How to pronounce reseda (audio)
: a grayish-green color

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Producers: Contessa Gayles, richie reseda, David Felix Sutcliffe. Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 9 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French réséda, from réséda, a mignonette

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reseda was in 1873

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“Reseda.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reseda. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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