Rōse'-pĭnk1, n.
n. A pigment of a rose-color, made by dyeing chalk or whiting with a decoction of Brazil wood and alum; also, the color of the pigment.
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n. A pigment of a rose-color, made by dyeing chalk or whiting with a decoction of Brazil wood and alum; also, the color of the pigment.
a. 1. Having a pink color like that of the rose, or like the pigment called rose-pink.
Sense 2. Disposed to clothe every thing with roseate hues; hence, sentimental. “Rose-pink piety.” C. Kingsley.