sandust

noun

san·​dust
ˈsanˌdəst
: a moderate yellowish pink that is much yellower, less strong, and slightly lighter than coral pink, yellower and duller than peach pink, and yellower, less strong, and slightly darker than average peach

Word History

Etymology

probably blend of sand and dust

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“Sandust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandust. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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