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| Alpine |
in anthropology, a physical type of Caucasians with a medium complexion and stocky build. [1/4 definitions] |
| chlorosis |
an iron deficiency anemia occurring mainly in pubescent girls and characterized by a greenish complexion. [1/2 definitions] |
| color |
skin complexion, esp. of one's face. [1/12 definitions] |
| coloring |
appearance, esp. facial, with regard to color; complexion. [1/4 definitions] |
| complexioned |
of or with a specified complexion (usu. used in combination). |
| dark |
deeply colored in complexion or having hair of a deep color such as brown or black. [1/7 definitions] |
| off-color |
of unhealthy complexion; looking ill or downcast. [1/3 definitions] |
| rubicund |
red in complexion; ruddy. |
| ruddy |
having a healthy-looking, rosy complexion. [1/2 definitions] |
| sallow1 |
marked by a yellowish gray, often sickly color, as skin complexion. [1/2 definitions] |
| sanguine |
ruddy in complexion. [1/3 definitions] |
| swarthy |
dark in color or complexion. |
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