albe

/ælb/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of white or light-colored alpaca fiber

“The textile artist used albe to create a beautiful shawl.”

2. verb

to turn white or become pale

“The albe of the winter snow-covered trees was breathtaking.”

3. verb

to make something white or pale

“The artist albed the painting to give it a soft, ethereal effect.”

Synonyms

  • alpaca
  • white
  • yarn

Antonyms

  • black
  • dark