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单词 eau de Nil
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Definition of eau de Nil in English:

eau de Nil

nounəʊ də ˈniːlˌō də ˈnē
mass noun
  • A pale greenish colour.

    the room was furnished in eau de Nil
    as modifier eau-de-Nil walls
    Example sentencesExamples
    • This pair of eau de nil coloured fitted sheet for king-sized beds are made from a cotton and polyester mix for softness and long-lasting comfort.
    • The base of the glass must be painted in a delicate shade of eau-de-nil.
    Synonyms
    greenish, viridescent

Origin

Late 19th century: from French eau-de-Nil, literally 'water of the Nile' (from the supposed resemblance in colour).

 
 

Definition of eau de Nil in US English:

eau de Nil

nounˌō də ˈnē
  • A pale greenish color.

    the room was furnished in eau de Nil
    as modifier eau-de-Nil walls
    Example sentencesExamples
    • This pair of eau de nil coloured fitted sheet for king-sized beds are made from a cotton and polyester mix for softness and long-lasting comfort.
    • The base of the glass must be painted in a delicate shade of eau-de-nil.
    Synonyms
    greenish, viridescent

Origin

Late 19th century: from French eau-de-Nil, literally ‘water of the Nile’ (from the supposed resemblance in color).

 
 
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