"chalk-white" meaning in All languages combined

See chalk-white on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more chalk-white [comparative], most chalk-white [superlative], chalkwhite [alternative]
Etymology: From chalk + white. Etymology templates: {{com|en|chalk|white}} chalk + white Head templates: {{en-adj}} chalk-white (comparative more chalk-white, superlative most chalk-white)
  1. Chalky white.
    Sense id: en-chalk-white-en-adj-rgMl~HnL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Whites

Alternative forms

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