hathi gray

noun

ha·​thi gray

ˈhätē-

: a greenish gray that is yellower, lighter, and slightly less strong than cabbage green

Word History

Etymology

Hindi hāthī elephant, from Sanskrit hastin, from hasta hand, elephant's trunk; probably akin to Lithuanian pažastė armpit

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