cyan

/ˈsaɪən/
/ˈsaɪæn/
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Definitions of cyan
  1. noun
    a primary subtractive color for light; has a blue-green color
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    type of:
    blue green, bluish green, teal
    a blue-green color or pigment
  2. adjective
    of a bluish shade of green
    synonyms: blue-green, bluish green, teal
    chromatic
    being, having, or characterized by hue
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