academy blue

English

Etymology

First attested to 1931, named for a shade of azure used by the U.S. Air Force

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /əˈkæd.ə.mi bluː/
• (US) IPA^(key): /əˈkæd.ə.mi blu/

Noun

academy blue (uncountable)

1. A moderate greenish blue.
   academy blue: