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Definition of Solferino
1. Noun. A pink dye that was discovered in 1859, the year a battle was fought at Solferino.
2. Noun. An indecisive battle in 1859 between the French and Sardinians under Napoleon III and the Austrians under Francis Joseph I.
Exact synonyms: Battle Of Solferino
Generic synonyms: Pitched Battle
Geographical relationships: Italia, Italian Republic, Italy
Generic synonyms: Pitched Battle
Geographical relationships: Italia, Italian Republic, Italy
Definition of Solferino
1. n. A brilliant deep pink color with a purplish tinge, one of the dyes derived from aniline; -- so called from Solferino in Italy, where a battle was fought about the time of its discovery.
Definition of Solferino
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