undercolour

noun, verb — 3 senses

undercolour

noun

Etymology From under- + colour.

1

A colour used as a base and then coloured over, as in watercolour painting.

2

The colour of the underparts of a bird, rabbit, etc.

undercolour

verb

Etymology From under- + colour.

1

To colour insufficiently.

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