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greige

[ greyzh ]

noun

  1. Textiles. gray goods.
  2. a warm gray color with beige undertones.


adjective

  1. unbleached and undyed:

    greige linen.

  2. of the color greige:

    greige wallpaper.

greige

/ ɡɪ /

adjective

  1. (of a fabric or material) not yet dyed
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. an unbleached or undyed cloth or yarn
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of greige1

First recorded in 1925–30; from French è (of silk) “raw,” from Italian greggio “g,” gray 1; greige def 2 probably gr(ay) 1( def ) + (b)eige ( def )
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of greige1

C20: from French è raw
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Example Sentences

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It’s as fastidious as a desk clerk, with everything gridded and in shades of greige.

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"The art of neurologic diagnosis requires meticulous observation, with careful attention paid to a patient's history, physical examination and neuroimaging. However, resident physicians face heavy workloads, burnout and emotional exhaustion due to the challenging nature of their training. These stressors have the potential to hinder residents' observational skills," explained first and corresponding author Tatiana Greige, MD, a former neurology resident at BMC.

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Currently a vascular neurology fellow at Mass General Brigham, Greige created the Museum Art in Neurology Education Training project to introduce BMC neurology residents to the world of visual arts, improve their observational skills, foster their empathic skills, develop their tolerance for uncertainty encountered in clinical practice and provide them with a unique space for self-expression and personal growth through museum-based sessions.

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Two low-slung greige sofas by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn serve as the nucleus of the sleek space, with artwork by prominent Swedish female artists — curated by Toteme’s owners — throughout.

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And when he could not find a three-ply fabric supplier, he ordered bolts of greige cloth — raw fabric right from the mill — plus lining fabric and other materials and found a factory to make three-ply fabric exclusively for Forloh.

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