color

Definitions of color
  1. noun
    an exploding firework used as a warning signal
    synonyms: burdeos, cimarrón, corinto, grana, granate
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    fuegos artificiales, fuegos de artificio, pirotecnia
    (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
  2. noun
    the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
    synonyms: matiz, tinte, tono
  3. noun
    a usually soluble substance for staining or coloring e.g. fabrics or hair
    synonyms: tinte
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    añil
    a blue dye obtained from plants or made synthetically
    azul, añil
    used to whiten laundry or hair or give it a bluish tinge
    urchilla
    a purplish dye obtained from orchil lichens
    alheña
    a reddish brown dye used especially on hair
    type of:
    colorante
    any material used for its color
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