color

1. n. A property depending on the relations of light to the eye, by which individual and specific differences in the hues and tints of objects are apprehended in vision; as, gay colors; sad colors, etc. Source: opted

2. n. Any hue distinguished from white or black. Source: opted

3. n. The hue or color characteristic of good health and spirits; ruddy complexion. Source: opted

4. n. That which is used to give color; a paint; a pigment; as, oil colors or water colors. Source: opted

5. n. That which covers or hides the real character of anything; semblance; excuse; disguise; appearance. Source: opted

6. n. Shade or variety of character; kind; species. Source: opted

7. n. A distinguishing badge, as a flag or similar symbol (usually in the plural); as, the colors or color of a ship or regiment; the colors of a race horse (that is, of the cap and jacket worn by the jockey). Source: opted

8. n. An apparent right; as where the defendant in trespass gave to the plaintiff an appearance of title, by stating his title specially, thus removing the cause from the jury to the court. Source: opted

9. v. t. To change or alter the hue or tint of, by dyeing, staining, painting, etc.; to dye; to tinge; to paint; to stain. Source: opted

10. v. t. To change or alter, as if by dyeing or painting; to give a false appearance to; usually, to give a specious appearance to; to cause to appear attractive; to make plausible; to palliate or excuse; as, the facts were colored by his prejudices. Source: opted

11. v. t. To hide. Source: opted

12. v. i. To acquire color; to turn red, especially in the face; to blush. Source: opted

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