navy blue

English

Etymology

So called because it was the color of the British naval uniform.[1]

Pronunciation

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Noun

navy blue (countable and uncountable, plural navy blues)

  2. A dark blue color.
    navy blue:  
    Synonym: navy
  • marine blue
  • sailor blue

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Adjective

navy blue (comparative more navy blue, superlative most navy blue)

  2. Having a navy blue color.

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References

  1. ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2025), “navy (n.)”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.
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