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ˈpeach-ˌbloom
a. The delicate powdery deposit on the surface of a ripe peach (bloom n.1 4); hence, in reference to complexion, a soft pink flush like that of the peach.
b. = next, 1.
1856Emerson Eng. Traits, Race Wks. (Bohn) II. 30 A clear skin, a peach-bloom complexion, and good teeth, are found all over the island. 1884Black Jud. Shaks. ix, The peach-bloom of health on her cheek. 1923D. H. Lawrence Birds, Beasts & Flowers 13 Why, from silvery peach-bloom—..This rolling, dropping, heavy globule?
c. A pink colour characteristic of the monochrome glazes on some Chinese porcelain; the glaze itself; = peach-blow a, b. Also attrib.
1886Pall Mall G. 10 Apr. 5/1 The peculiar peach-bloom colour of the vase is what gives it its value. 1898W. G. Gulland Chinese Porc. I. 139 The following are the names by which some of the colours met with are generally indicated:—..Lavender Clair de lune Peach bloom [etc.]. 1900F. Litchfield Pott. & Porc. vii. 109 Some charming results were obtained in many of those beautiful self colours that collectors delight in; amongst others,..coral, lilac, peach bloom, crushed strawberry [etc.]. 1902W. G. Gulland Chinese Porc. II. 360 Here we have..peach bloom employed along with other coloured glazes in the decoration of white porcelain. 1906[see crushed ppl. a. 3]. 1937Burlington Mag. Oct. 195/1 Thus, such apparent mysteries as double crackle,..the achievement of peach bloom, the splashes in Chün glazes..are all comfortably disposed of. 1970Oxf. Compan. Art 235/2 Many people consider the most admirable wares of the K'ang Hsi period to be those with monochrome glazes... The brilliant red sang-de-bœuf and soft pink ‘peachbloom’ celadon. |