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Adjective: mauve  mov or mowv [N. Amer], mowv [Brit]
  1. Of a pale to moderate greyish violet colour
Noun: mauve  mov or mowv [N. Amer], mowv [Brit]
  1. A moderate purple

Derived forms: mauves

See also: chromatic

Type of: purple, purpleness

Encyclopedia: Mauve