blue-violet
|blue-vi-o-let|
B2
/bluː ˈvaɪəlɪt/
blend of blue and violet
Etymology
Etymology Information
'blue-violet' originates from the combination of the words 'blue' and 'violet', where 'blue' is derived from Old English 'blǣwen' and 'violet' from Latin 'viola'.
Historical Evolution
'blue' changed from Old English 'blǣwen' to the modern English 'blue', and 'violet' from Latin 'viola' to the modern English 'violet'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'blue' meant 'the color of the sky', and 'violet' referred to the flower, but over time they evolved to describe specific colors.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
a color that is a blend of blue and violet.
The artist used a blue-violet hue to paint the evening sky.
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Last updated: 2025/01/25 13:51