glauk

glaucous, sea-green, bluish-grey

English translations

  1. 01

    glaucoma

Word details

German meaning
Glauk beschreibt eine bläulich-gräuliche Farbe, ähnlich der Farbe von Meerwasser oder bestimmten Augenfarben.
English meaning
Glaucous describes a bluish-grayish color, similar to the color of seawater or certain eye colors.
Synonym
blaugrün, graublau
German example
Ihre Augen hatten eine ungewöhnliche glauk Farbe.
English example
Her eyes had an unusual glaucous color.

Example sentences with “glauk”

  1. Die Blätter der Pflanze sind glauk. (The plant's leaves are glaucous.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'glauk' a common color?

No, it is a technical term in botany and mineralogy to describe a dull, bluish-grey or green color, often covered in a waxy bloom.