Phrase guide

saxe blue

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of a light blue color, with a tint of grey

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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noun

Meaning 2

A light blue color, with a tint of grey.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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History

Etymology

From French Saxe (“Saxony”) (from German), where a dye of this color originated.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: sans pareille de Saxe — colour
  • German: sächsische Blau — colour
  • Japanese: サックス (sakkusu) — colour
  • Japanese: サックスブルー (sakkusu burū) — colour
  • Polish: błękit saski — colour