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Meaning of Prussian blue | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. An insoluble dark, bright blue pigment, ferric ferrocyanide (equivalent to ferrous ferricyanide), used in painting and dyeing, and as an antidote for certain kinds of heavy metal poisoning.
    countable, uncountable
  2. A moderate to rich blue colour, tinted with deep greenish blue.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Berliner Blau Preußisch Blau Preußischblau
Suomi preussinsininen
Français bleu de Prusse
Bahasa Indonesia biru berlin
日本語 ベレンス 紺青
Polski błękit pruski
Português azul da prússia azul prussiano
Română albastru de Berlin albastru de Prusia
Русский берли́нская лазу́рь
Svenska berlinerblått pariserblått

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Prussian carp Prussian collar Prussian green Prussian red Prussian ton Prussian white

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