ultramarine
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1ul·tra·ma·rine

noun \-mə-ˈrēn\

Definition of ULTRAMARINE

1
a (1) : a blue pigment prepared by powdering lapis lazuli (2) : a similar pigment prepared from kaolin, soda ash, sulfur, and charcoal
b : any of several related pigments
2
: a vivid blue

Origin of ULTRAMARINE

Medieval Latin ultramarinus coming from beyond the sea, from Latin ultra- + mare sea — more at marine
First Known Use: 1598

2ultramarine

adjective

Definition of ULTRAMARINE

: situated beyond the sea

First Known Use of ULTRAMARINE

1652

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