pewter
Of a dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metalOf a dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metal.
UK/ˈpjuːtə/US/ˈpjutɚ/
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Of a dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metal.
Origin
From Middle English peutre, from Old French peautre, from Vulgar Latin *peltrum (“pewter”)From Middle English peutre, from Old French peautre, from Vulgar Latin *peltrum (“pewter”), which is of uncertain origin. Possibly related to spelter.
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