eigengrau

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The dark grey colour seen by the eyes in perfect darkness as a result of signals from the optic nerves.

Pronunciation

/ˈaɪɡənɡɹaʊ/

Word forms

eigengrau

Etymology

From German Eigengrau (“intrinsic grey”).

Synonyms

Eigenlicht brain gray brain grey dark light
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