n. [ F., mallow, L. malva. So named from the similarity of the color to that of the petals of common mallow, Malva sylvestris. See Mallow. ] A color of a delicate purple, violet, or lilac. [ 1913 Webster ]
Mauve aniline (Chem.),
n. (Chem.) An artificial organic base, obtained by oxidizing a mixture of aniline and toluidine, and valuable for the dyestuffs it forms.