sallow

Meanings

• adjective

  Looking pale and wan, especially from illness or emotion.

• adjective

  Of a dull, drab, or lifeless color.

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Synonyms

goat willow

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sallow
allow , callow , allowance , mallow

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Variants

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sallow , sallows , sallower , sallowest , sallowish , sallowness , sallownesses

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Etymology

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Old English seolwe, from seolh (yellow) + wealas (foreign, stranger, possibly due to the pale complexion of foreigners)

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Trivia

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1. The word 'sallow' comes from Old English seolwe, which means 'yellow' and 'foreigner'.

2. The term 'sallow' was used in medieval Europe to describe the pale complexion of Jews, who were often accused of being sickly or unhealthy.

3. In some parts of the world, a 'sallow' complexion is considered a sign of beauty and youth.

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Related Concepts

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1. pallor: A condition of the skin characterized by a lack of color or a pale appearance.

2. anemia: A condition in which the body does not produce enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to body tissues.

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Culture

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In literature, 'sallow' is often used to describe the pale complexion of characters, indicating illness or emotional distress. In art, 'sallow' can refer to the dull, lifeless color of certain paintings or photographs.

How to Memorize "sallow"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a pale, sickly complexion. Imagine their skin appearing dull and lifeless, like a drab, sallow color.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sallow' with the feeling of being unwell or ill. Imagine someone looking pale and weak.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the association between 'sallow' and the color of sickly skin.

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