βαφή — meaning in English

English meaning

• dye noun A substance used to change the colour of something, especially fabric or hair.
• paint noun A liquid or paste that is spread onto a surface and dries into a solid, coloured coating.
• pigment noun A substance that gives colour to something, such as paint, skin, or plant cells.
• stain noun A discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.

Senses

βαφή is used for these senses in English:

• dye A colourant, especially one that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is applied.
• paint (dated) Any substance fixed with latex to harden it.
• pigment A dry colorant, usually an insoluble powder.
• stain A substance used to soak into a surface and colour it.

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.

paint — full definition

1. noun A liquid or paste that is spread onto a surface and dries into a solid, coloured coating.
2. noun A set of paints or paint colours used for painting pictures.
3. verb To apply paint to a surface.
4. verb To create a picture using paints.
5. verb To describe or portray something vividly, especially in words.

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