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la france pink

noun, often capitalized L&F
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Definition of la france pink

: a moderate pink that is yellower and darker than arbutus pink and bluer and deeper than hydrangea pink

— called also debutante pink

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History and Etymology for la france pink

so called from La France, a variety of rose

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“La france pink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/la%20france%20pink. Accessed 10 Jul. 2020.

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