Meanings
nountelegraph blue (uncountable)
- archaicuncountableA greyish-blue color, similar to cadet blue.
Telegraph blue, similar to our cadet blue, is named after the blue telegraph paper used in France, […]
1882, Godey's Lady's Book (volume 105, paeg 373)1 more example
Dark navy-blue, cardinal, golden-brown, old blue, olive, slate-gray, and telegraph-blue are the favorite solid colors seen in heavy beaver cloths […]
1889, Demorests' Monthly Magazine, volume 25, page 65
Origin
From the color of the telegraph paper used in France.
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