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puce

Syllabification: (puce)
Pronunciation: /pyo͞os/
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Definition of puce

adjective

  • of a dark red or purple-brown color:his face was puce with rage and frustration

noun

  • a dark red or purple-brown color.

Origin:

late 18th century: from French, literally 'flea(-color)', from Latin pulex, pulic-

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