"candy-coloured" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more candy-coloured [comparative], most candy-coloured [superlative], candy-colored [alternative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} candy-coloured (comparative more candy-coloured, superlative most candy-coloured)
  1. Having a colour reminiscent of candy, typically a muted pastel or bright fruit tone.
    Sense id: en-candy-coloured-en-adj-1y9ZfIvL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Colors
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          "ref": "2022 September 4, “The Collections”, in Harper’s Bazaar Singapore, page 57:",
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