word
magenta
muh-JEN-tah
məˈdʒɛntəListen
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Syllable breakdown
magenta
Dictionary meaning
A vivid purplish-red colour.
History and origin
Named after the Battle of Magenta (1859) in northern Italy.
Examples
- The marketing team voted for magenta as the new brand accent colour.
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