majolica blue

noun

often capitalized M

1

: a dark blue that is redder and duller than Flemish blue or Peking blue and less strong and very slightly greener than Japan blue

2

of textiles : a moderate blue that is greener and duller than average copen or Dresden blue and redder and duller than pompadour

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