Cyan
From the English word for a greenish-blue colour, derived from Greek kyanos meaning "dark blue".
Meaning and origin
Cyan is a modern coinage drawn from the English colour term, ultimately traced to Greek roots.
How to pronounce Cyan
| English (US) | SY-un /ˈsaɪ.ən/ |
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