color
UK: ˈkʌlə | US: ˈkʌlər
n. the property of an object or substance as perceived by the eyes, resulting from the way it reflects or emits light
n. a pigment or dye used to impart hue
vt. to give or apply color to something
color = col<shade, hue> + or<noun suffix>
- col<shade, hue>: From Latin color (shade, tint, appearance), derived from Proto-Indo-European kel- (to cover, conceal).
- or<noun suffix>: A Latin-derived suffix forming nouns indicating a state or quality.
Etymology Origin:
The word color traces back to Latin color, which originally referred to outward appearance or disguise (linked to celare, "to hide"). Over time, it narrowed to specifically denote visual hues. The Latin root reflects the ancient association between color and perception—how light "covers" objects to create visible shades. The spelling remained largely unchanged as it passed into Old French (colour) and later Middle English.
The artist mixed blue and yellow to create a vibrant green color.
Her dress was a striking color of crimson.
Children love to color pictures with bright crayons.
The autumn leaves change color from green to gold.
The film was restored to its original color after decades of being black-and-white.