celadon
/ˈsɛləˌdɑn/
noun
- A pale green or gray-green color, often used in pottery and ceramics.
- She chose a celadon scarf to match her coat.
- The artist mixed blue and green to create the perfect celadon.
- The walls of the bedroom were painted a soft celadon.
- A type of ceramic ware, originally from China and Korea, with a pale green glaze.
- The museum has a beautiful collection of Korean celadon from the Goryeo dynasty.
- He bought a celadon vase at the antique shop.
- Celadon is prized for its jade-like color and crackled finish.
adjective
- Having a pale green or gray-green color.
- She wore a celadon dress to the spring wedding.
- His celadon eyes sparkled in the sunlight.
- The celadon tiles gave the bathroom a calm, spa-like feel.