"Mamie pink" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Named for Mamie Eisenhower, who famously loved the shade and redecorated the White House in it, setting off a design trend in the 1950s. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Mamie pink (uncountable)
  1. A light rosy pink colour with a slight orangish tinge. Wikipedia link: Mamie Eisenhower, White House Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Pinks
    Sense id: en-Mamie_pink-en-noun-EjPvHjK1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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