History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
chromium

an element (symbol Cr) used for covering taps etc and in stainless steel

pigment, shade

colour

the varied visual sensation produced by rays of light (and different from looking at black and white only)

pigment, shade

dye

a substance used for dyeing cloth

coloring agent

hue

a (shade of) colour; a general cry of alarm as when criminal is being chased or to express opposition

color, shade

medicine

the science of the prevention and cure of disease

cure

musk

a strong-smelling substance produced in glands by male deer, used in the manufacture of perfumes

scent

odour

(US = odor) a pleasant or unpleasant smell

scent

pigment

(an example of) a colouring matter used for making dyes, paint etc

color, shade

tinge

a slight colour; a slight sign

color

tint

a (pale or delicate) shade or variety of colour

shade of color

titbit

an attractive piece (of food, news, gossip etc)

tiny sample

trace

a mark, sign etc showing that a person or thing has been present, that something has existed or happened; a very small amount; to draw along, follow, the course, outline etc of (something)

evidence; small bit

TINCTURE as in Wiktionary
TINCTURE as in Wikipedia