bergylt

/ˈbærɪlt/

Definitions

1. noun

A Swedish word meaning ‘blue-gray’ or ‘ashen blue’, often used to describe a pale or wan complexion, or a mixture of blue and gray colors.

“The patient’s bergylt skin tone suggested a lack of oxygen in her blood.”

Synonyms

  • pallid
  • waxy

Antonyms

  • florid
  • rosy