kleur — meaning in English

English meaning

• color noun The visual quality of light that lets us tell red from blue, green from yellow, and so on.
• dye noun A substance used to change the colour of something, especially fabric or hair.
• suit noun A matching jacket and trousers (or skirt) worn together as formal or business clothing.

Senses

kleur is used for these senses in English:

• color (of a person or their face) To become red through increased blood flow.
• dye A colourant, especially one that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is applied.
• suit (card games) Each of the sets of a pack of cards distinguished by colour and/or specific emblems, such as the spades, hearts, diamonds, or clubs of traditional Anglo, Hispanic, and French playing cards.

color — full definition

1. noun The visual quality of light that lets us tell red from blue, green from yellow, and so on.
2. noun A person's skin tone, especially as it relates to race or ethnicity.
3. noun Interesting or lively detail that makes something more vivid or engaging.
4. verb To add color to something, often with crayons, paint, or dye.

dye — full definition

1. noun A substance used to change the colour of something, especially fabric or hair.
2. verb To change the colour of something using dye.

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