Main Entry: col·or

Variant(s): or chiefly British col·our \ˈkəl-ər\

Function: noun

1 a : a phenomenon of light (as red, brown, pink, or gray) or visual perception that enables one to differentiate otherwise identical objects b : the aspect of objects and light sources that may be described in terms of hue, lightness, and saturation for objects and hue, brightness, and saturation for light sources c : a hue as contrasted with black, white, or gray
2 : complexion tint ; especially : the tint characteristic of good health

—color or chiefly British colour adjective