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pervenche
noun
per·venche
\ˈpərˌvänch, -ˌvinch\
Definition of pervenche
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: a grayish purplish blue that is duller than average delft, bluer, lighter, and stronger than regimental, and lighter and stronger than average navy blue
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Origin and Etymology of pervenche
French, literally, periwinkle (plant), from Latin pervinca
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