"blu" meaning in Tok Pisin

See blu in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From English blue. Etymology templates: {{inh|tpi|en|blue}} English blue Head templates: {{head|tpi|adjective}} blu
  1. blue (color/colour) Synonyms: blupela Derived forms: blupela
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