CELADON

Etymology

Noun

celadon (usually uncountable, plural celadons)

A pale green colour, possibly tinted with gray.

A pale green Chinese glaze.

A ceramic ware with a pale green glaze.

Adjective

celadon (comparative more celadon, superlative most celadon)

Of a pale green colour tinted with gray.

Anagrams

• Caledon, Condela, decanol

Source: Wiktionary


Cel"a*don, n. Etym: [F.]

Definition: A pale sea-green color; also, porcelain or fine pottery of this tint.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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