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sallow

adjective
 
 
/ˈsæl.əʊ/ US  /-oʊ/

Definition

(of white-skinned people) yellowish and looking unhealthy: a sallow complexion/faceThe skin, and skin colour sallowness
 
 
/-nəs/ US  /-oʊ-/ noun [U]
The skin, and skin colour
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