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Date: 1500-1600
Language: Medieval Latin
Origin: ultramarinus 'coming from beyond the sea'; because the substance it was made from was originally brought from Asia

ultramarine

 noun
     
Related topics: Colours
ul‧tra‧ma‧rine [uncountable]
CC a very bright blue colour
—ultramarine adjective
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