"Baker-Miller pink" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Named after the directors at the prison at which the hostility-suppressing qualities were first tested. Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} Baker-Miller pink
  1. A shade of pink thought to reduce hostile, violent and aggressive behaviour. Wikipedia link: Baker-Miller pink Categories (topical): Pinks

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