mauveine en · NOUN
Etymology
From mauve + -ine.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A purple dye, the first synthetic organic dye created.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mauveines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
Perkin's purple · aniline purple · Perkin's mauve · mauvaniline