demitint en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed from French demi-teinte, or demi- + tint.
Meanings
- That part of a painting, engraving etc. which is neither fully dark nor fully light.
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The shade itself; neither the darkest nor the lightest in a composition.
a demi-tint to colour my hair
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| demitints | Number=Plur | lexicographic |