blanched

Definitions of blanched
  1. adjective
    (especially of plants) developed without chlorophyll by being deprived of light
    synonyms: etiolate, etiolated
    colorless, colourless
    weak in color; not colorful
  2. adjective
    anemic looking from illness or emotion
    “the invalid's blanched cheeks”
    synonyms: ashen, bloodless, livid, white
    colorless, colourless
    weak in color; not colorful
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