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la france pink

noun, often capitalized L&F

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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