eigengrau

See also: Eigengrau

English

Etymology

From German Eigengrau (“intrinsic grey”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈaɪɡənɡɹaʊ/

Noun

eigengrau (uncountable)

1. The dark grey colour seen by the eyes in perfect darkness as a result of signals from the optic nerves.

Synonyms

• Eigenlicht, brain gray/brain grey