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SAL-oh/ˈsæləʊ/

Sallow describes skin that is yellowish and looks unhealthy: sallow faces, a sallow store. Pale (already in the dictionary) is everyday; “character” is not a COSHH line.

Meaning

Of skin, yellowish and looking unhealthy (from pale, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “Sallow faces in the unventilated store are a COSHH log, not “character”.”
• “Pale is already in this course. Wan is the close twin. Character is a slogan. A log is a file. Write the test; then keep the character if the inspector still allows the store.”

Good to know

Yellowish, unhealthy-looking. Everyday: pale (already in the dictionary). Character ≠ a COSHH log.

Near in meaning

wan, jaundiced, unhealthy

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