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    puce

    Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
    Related topics: Colours
    puce /pjuːs/ adjective  CCdark brownish purple in colour 紫褐色的 —puce noun [uncountable]    Origin puce (1700-1800) French couleur de puce “flea-color”, from Latin pulex “flea”
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    puce
    puce /pjuːs/ adjective
     Date: 1700-1800
     Language: French
     Origin: couleur de puce 'flea-color', from Latin pulex 'flea'
    dark brownish purple in colour
    —puce noun [uncountable]


    puceBrE /pjuːs/ 🔊NAmE /pjuːs/ 🔊 adjectivereddish-purple in colour 紫红色的◆His face was puce with rage. 他气得脸色发紫。🔊🔊▸ puce noun [uncountable]