Grey
Grey (Color)
Grey or gray (American English alternative; see spelling differences) is an intermediate color between black and white. It is a neutral or achromatic color, meaning literally that it is a color "without color." It is the color of a cloud-covered sky, of ash and of lead.
Pronunciation
- UK: /ɡɹeɪ/
- US: /ɡɹeɪ/
Etymology
The first recorded use of grey as a color name in the English language was in AD 700. Grey is the dominant spelling in European and Commonwealth English, although gray remained in common usage in the UK until the second half of the 20th century. Gray has been the preferred American spelling since approximately 1825.
Related Terms
- Grey Matter: The darker tissue of the brain and spinal cord, consisting mainly of nerve cell bodies and branching dendrites.
- Grey Scale: A range of grey shades from white to black, as used in a monochrome display or printout.
- Grey Hair: Hair that is grey or white due to aging or genetic factors.
- Greyhound: A breed of dog that is typically slim and fast, often used in racing or as a hunting dog.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Grey
- Wikipedia's article - Grey
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