academy blue
A moderate greenish blueA moderate greenish blue.
UK/əˈkæd.ə.mi bluː/US/əˈkæd.ə.mi blu/
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)A moderate greenish blue.
A moderate greenish blue. academy blue:
(uncountable)Academy blue
Origin
First attested to 1931, named for a shade of azure used by the U.S. Air ForceFirst attested to 1931, named for a shade of azure used by the U.S. Air Force
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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