noun
cerulean
Cerulean (noun) means a shade of blue with a hint of green in it.
noun
1
A shade of blue with a hint of green in it.
2
Any of several butterflies of the genus Jamides, within the family Lycaenidae.
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Etymology
From Latin caeruleus ("blue") plus -an, itself from caelum ("sky, heaven") plus -uleus (a diminutive suffix).
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What is the meaning of cerulean?
"cerulean" (noun) means a shade of blue with a hint of green in it.
What is another word for cerulean?
Other words for "cerulean" include sapphire, azure, lazuline.
What are the different meanings of cerulean?
"cerulean" has 2 main meanings: 1. A shade of blue with a hint of green in it; 2. Any of several butterflies of the genus Jamides, within the family Lycaenidae.
