pervenche

noun

per·​venche

ˈpərˌvänch,

-ˌvinch

plural -s

: a grayish purplish blue that is duller than average delft, bluer, lighter, and stronger than regimental, and lighter and stronger than average navy blue

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, periwinkle (plant), from Latin pervinca

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