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- DictionaryCambridge blue/ˌkeɪmbrɪdʒ ˈbluː/
noun
- 1. a pale blue colour.
- 2. a person who has represented Cambridge University at a particular sport in a match against Oxford University.
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Cambridge Blue is the colour commonly used by sports teams from the University of Cambridge. There is contextual and historical variation. The colour used since the mid-20th century by Cambridge University Boat Club is greener than that used by Cambridge University R.U.F.C. (in rugby union).
noun. 1. a. a lightish blue colour. b. ( as adjective) a Cambridge-blue scarf. 2. a person who has been awarded a blue from Cambridge University.
May 31, 2023 · Cambridge Blue is a color that represents the tradition and excellence of the University of Cambridge and its sports teams. It is a distinctive and elegant shade of green that contrasts with the dark blue of Oxford, its rival university.
There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun Cambridge blue. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Cambridge Blue (#A3C1AD) Color Page. Variations: Shades, Tints, Hues, Tones and Harmonies. HEX, RGB, CMYK Conversions. #A3C1AD Color images.
Cambridge blue definition: a lightish blue colour. See examples of CAMBRIDGE BLUE used in a sentence.
Apr 19, 2024 · Perhaps related to the colour of a body of water: Cambridge has a famous boating club, and at one time used light blue as a school colour.
