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n. - Choice and use of tones (as by an artist); Appearance with regard to hues; The timbre of a musical sound.

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  • The dolphin appears to be healthy and normal other than its colouration, which is quite beautiful.
  • Pauly A bright yellow-brown colouration, without carbonisation.
  • Before their eyes was a replica, except for colouration, of Dandy.
  • I just love its little burgundy shaped leaves and its autumn colouration.
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