"subtone" meaning in All languages combined

See subtone on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: subtones [plural]
Etymology: From sub- + tone. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|sub|tone}} sub- + tone Head templates: {{en-noun}} subtone (plural subtones)
  1. A secondary or lesser tone (in sound or colour).

Inflected forms

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