used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A bow-shot from her bower-eaves, He rode between the barley-sheaves, The sun came dazzling thro’ the leaves, And flamed upon the brazen greaves Of bold Sir Lancelot.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jewelled shone the saddle-leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot; As often thro’ the purple night, Below the starry clusters bright, Some bearded meteor, trailing light, Moves over still Shalott.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A bow-shot from her bower-eaves, He rode between the barley-sheaves, The sun came dazzling thro’ the leaves, And flamed upon the brazen greaves Of bold Sir Lancelot.
armournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
From this reading The bridle-bells rang merrily As he rode down to Camelot: And from his blazoned baldric slung A mighty silver bugle hung, And as he rode his armour rung, Beside remote Shalott.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The bridle-bells rang merrily As he rode down to Camelot: And from his blazoned baldric slung A mighty silver bugle hung, And as he rode his armour rung, Beside remote Shalott.
baldricnounUS /ˈbældrɪk/
a wide (ornamented) belt worn over the right shoulder to support a sword or bugle by the left hip
From this reading The bridle-bells rang merrily As he rode down to Camelot: And from his blazoned baldric slung A mighty silver bugle hung, And as he rode his armour rung, Beside remote Shalott.
barley-sheaves
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From this reading A bow-shot from her bower-eaves, He rode between the barley-sheaves, The sun came dazzling thro’ the leaves, And flamed upon the brazen greaves Of bold Sir Lancelot.
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jewelled shone the saddle-leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot; As often thro’ the purple night, Below the starry clusters bright, Some bearded meteor, trailing light, Moves over still Shalott.
BelowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jewelled shone the saddle-leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot; As often thro’ the purple night, Below the starry clusters bright, Some bearded meteor, trailing light, Moves over still Shalott.
next to; at the side of
From this reading A Red-cross Knight for ever kneeled To a lady in his shield, That sparkled on the yellow field, Beside remote Shalott.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A bow-shot from her bower-eaves, He rode between the barley-sheaves, The sun came dazzling thro’ the leaves, And flamed upon the brazen greaves Of bold Sir Lancelot.
blazoned
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From this reading The bridle-bells rang merrily As he rode down to Camelot: And from his blazoned baldric slung A mighty silver bugle hung, And as he rode his armour rung, Beside remote Shalott.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jewelled shone the saddle-leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot; As often thro’ the purple night, Below the starry clusters bright, Some bearded meteor, trailing light, Moves over still Shalott.
fearless and daring
From this reading A bow-shot from her bower-eaves, He rode between the barley-sheaves, The sun came dazzling thro’ the leaves, And flamed upon the brazen greaves Of bold Sir Lancelot.
bow-shot
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From this reading A bow-shot from her bower-eaves, He rode between the barley-sheaves, The sun came dazzling thro’ the leaves, And flamed upon the brazen greaves Of bold Sir Lancelot.
bower-eaves
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From this reading A bow-shot from her bower-eaves, He rode between the barley-sheaves, The sun came dazzling thro’ the leaves, And flamed upon the brazen greaves Of bold Sir Lancelot.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The gemmy bridle glittered free, Like to some branch of stars we see Hung in the golden Galaxy.
brazenadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪzən/
unrestrained by convention or propriety
From this reading A bow-shot from her bower-eaves, He rode between the barley-sheaves, The sun came dazzling thro’ the leaves, And flamed upon the brazen greaves Of bold Sir Lancelot.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading The gemmy bridle glittered free, Like to some branch of stars we see Hung in the golden Galaxy.
bridle-bells
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From this reading The bridle-bells rang merrily As he rode down to Camelot: And from his blazoned baldric slung A mighty silver bugle hung, And as he rode his armour rung, Beside remote Shalott.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jewelled shone the saddle-leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot; As often thro’ the purple night, Below the starry clusters bright, Some bearded meteor, trailing light, Moves over still Shalott.
buglenounUS /ˈbjuːɡəl/
a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares
From this reading The bridle-bells rang merrily As he rode down to Camelot: And from his blazoned baldric slung A mighty silver bugle hung, And as he rode his armour rung, Beside remote Shalott.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jewelled shone the saddle-leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot; As often thro’ the purple night, Below the starry clusters bright, Some bearded meteor, trailing light, Moves over still Shalott.
the act of burning something
From this reading All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jewelled shone the saddle-leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot; As often thro’ the purple night, Below the starry clusters bright, Some bearded meteor, trailing light, Moves over still Shalott.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A bow-shot from her bower-eaves, He rode between the barley-sheaves, The sun came dazzling thro’ the leaves, And flamed upon the brazen greaves Of bold Sir Lancelot.
CamelotnounUS /ˈkæməlɑːt/
(Arthurian legend) the capital of King Arthur's kingdom; according to the legend, truth and goodness and beauty reigned there
From this reading The bridle-bells rang merrily As he rode down to Camelot: And from his blazoned baldric slung A mighty silver bugle hung, And as he rode his armour rung, Beside remote Shalott.
clustersnounUS /ˈklʌstərz/
plural of “cluster” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jewelled shone the saddle-leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot; As often thro’ the purple night, Below the starry clusters bright, Some bearded meteor, trailing light, Moves over still Shalott.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading A bow-shot from her bower-eaves, He rode between the barley-sheaves, The sun came dazzling thro’ the leaves, And flamed upon the brazen greaves Of bold Sir Lancelot.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The bridle-bells rang merrily As he rode down to Camelot: And from his blazoned baldric slung A mighty silver bugle hung, And as he rode his armour rung, Beside remote Shalott.
at any time
From this reading A Red-cross Knight for ever kneeled To a lady in his shield, That sparkled on the yellow field, Beside remote Shalott.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading A Red-cross Knight for ever kneeled To a lady in his shield, That sparkled on the yellow field, Beside remote Shalott.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jewelled shone the saddle-leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot; As often thro’ the purple night, Below the starry clusters bright, Some bearded meteor, trailing light, Moves over still Shalott.
flamedverbUS /fleɪmd/
past form of “flame” — shine with a sudden light
From this reading A bow-shot from her bower-eaves, He rode between the barley-sheaves, The sun came dazzling thro’ the leaves, And flamed upon the brazen greaves Of bold Sir Lancelot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A Red-cross Knight for ever kneeled To a lady in his shield, That sparkled on the yellow field, Beside remote Shalott.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The gemmy bridle glittered free, Like to some branch of stars we see Hung in the golden Galaxy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A bow-shot from her bower-eaves, He rode between the barley-sheaves, The sun came dazzling thro’ the leaves, And flamed upon the brazen greaves Of bold Sir Lancelot.
GalaxynounUS /ˈɡæləksi/
a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
From this reading The gemmy bridle glittered free, Like to some branch of stars we see Hung in the golden Galaxy.
gemmy
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From this reading The gemmy bridle glittered free, Like to some branch of stars we see Hung in the golden Galaxy.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The gemmy bridle glittered free, Like to some branch of stars we see Hung in the golden Galaxy.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The gemmy bridle glittered free, Like to some branch of stars we see Hung in the golden Galaxy.
greavesnounUS /ɡriːvz/
the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
From this reading A bow-shot from her bower-eaves, He rode between the barley-sheaves, The sun came dazzling thro’ the leaves, And flamed upon the brazen greaves Of bold Sir Lancelot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A bow-shot from her bower-eaves, He rode between the barley-sheaves, The sun came dazzling thro’ the leaves, And flamed upon the brazen greaves Of bold Sir Lancelot.
helmetnounUS /ˈhelmət/
armor plate that protects the head
From this reading All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jewelled shone the saddle-leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot; As often thro’ the purple night, Below the starry clusters bright, Some bearded meteor, trailing light, Moves over still Shalott.
helmet-feather
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From this reading All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jewelled shone the saddle-leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot; As often thro’ the purple night, Below the starry clusters bright, Some bearded meteor, trailing light, Moves over still Shalott.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A bow-shot from her bower-eaves, He rode between the barley-sheaves, The sun came dazzling thro’ the leaves, And flamed upon the brazen greaves Of bold Sir Lancelot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A Red-cross Knight for ever kneeled To a lady in his shield, That sparkled on the yellow field, Beside remote Shalott.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The gemmy bridle glittered free, Like to some branch of stars we see Hung in the golden Galaxy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Red-cross Knight for ever kneeled To a lady in his shield, That sparkled on the yellow field, Beside remote Shalott.
kneeled
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From this reading A Red-cross Knight for ever kneeled To a lady in his shield, That sparkled on the yellow field, Beside remote Shalott.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading A Red-cross Knight for ever kneeled To a lady in his shield, That sparkled on the yellow field, Beside remote Shalott.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A Red-cross Knight for ever kneeled To a lady in his shield, That sparkled on the yellow field, Beside remote Shalott.
LancelotnounUS /ˈlænsəlɑːt/
(Arthurian legend) one of the knights of the Round Table; friend of King Arthur until (according to some versions of the legend) he became the lover of Arthur's wife Guinevere
From this reading A bow-shot from her bower-eaves, He rode between the barley-sheaves, The sun came dazzling thro’ the leaves, And flamed upon the brazen greaves Of bold Sir Lancelot.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading A bow-shot from her bower-eaves, He rode between the barley-sheaves, The sun came dazzling thro’ the leaves, And flamed upon the brazen greaves Of bold Sir Lancelot.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jewelled shone the saddle-leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot; As often thro’ the purple night, Below the starry clusters bright, Some bearded meteor, trailing light, Moves over still Shalott.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The gemmy bridle glittered free, Like to some branch of stars we see Hung in the golden Galaxy.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading The bridle-bells rang merrily As he rode down to Camelot: And from his blazoned baldric slung A mighty silver bugle hung, And as he rode his armour rung, Beside remote Shalott.
meteornounUS /ˈmiːtiər/
(astronomy) any of the small solid extraterrestrial bodies that hits the earth's atmosphere
From this reading All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jewelled shone the saddle-leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot; As often thro’ the purple night, Below the starry clusters bright, Some bearded meteor, trailing light, Moves over still Shalott.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading The bridle-bells rang merrily As he rode down to Camelot: And from his blazoned baldric slung A mighty silver bugle hung, And as he rode his armour rung, Beside remote Shalott.
MovesnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jewelled shone the saddle-leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot; As often thro’ the purple night, Below the starry clusters bright, Some bearded meteor, trailing light, Moves over still Shalott.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jewelled shone the saddle-leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot; As often thro’ the purple night, Below the starry clusters bright, Some bearded meteor, trailing light, Moves over still Shalott.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A bow-shot from her bower-eaves, He rode between the barley-sheaves, The sun came dazzling thro’ the leaves, And flamed upon the brazen greaves Of bold Sir Lancelot.
many times at short intervals
From this reading All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jewelled shone the saddle-leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot; As often thro’ the purple night, Below the starry clusters bright, Some bearded meteor, trailing light, Moves over still Shalott.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A Red-cross Knight for ever kneeled To a lady in his shield, That sparkled on the yellow field, Beside remote Shalott.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jewelled shone the saddle-leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot; As often thro’ the purple night, Below the starry clusters bright, Some bearded meteor, trailing light, Moves over still Shalott.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jewelled shone the saddle-leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot; As often thro’ the purple night, Below the starry clusters bright, Some bearded meteor, trailing light, Moves over still Shalott.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jewelled shone the saddle-leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot; As often thro’ the purple night, Below the starry clusters bright, Some bearded meteor, trailing light, Moves over still Shalott.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The bridle-bells rang merrily As he rode down to Camelot: And from his blazoned baldric slung A mighty silver bugle hung, And as he rode his armour rung, Beside remote Shalott.
Red-cross
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From this reading A Red-cross Knight for ever kneeled To a lady in his shield, That sparkled on the yellow field, Beside remote Shalott.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading A Red-cross Knight for ever kneeled To a lady in his shield, That sparkled on the yellow field, Beside remote Shalott.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A bow-shot from her bower-eaves, He rode between the barley-sheaves, The sun came dazzling thro’ the leaves, And flamed upon the brazen greaves Of bold Sir Lancelot.
rungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading The bridle-bells rang merrily As he rode down to Camelot: And from his blazoned baldric slung A mighty silver bugle hung, And as he rode his armour rung, Beside remote Shalott.
saddle-leather
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From this reading All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jewelled shone the saddle-leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot; As often thro’ the purple night, Below the starry clusters bright, Some bearded meteor, trailing light, Moves over still Shalott.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The gemmy bridle glittered free, Like to some branch of stars we see Hung in the golden Galaxy.
Shalott
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From this reading A Red-cross Knight for ever kneeled To a lady in his shield, That sparkled on the yellow field, Beside remote Shalott.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading A Red-cross Knight for ever kneeled To a lady in his shield, That sparkled on the yellow field, Beside remote Shalott.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jewelled shone the saddle-leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot; As often thro’ the purple night, Below the starry clusters bright, Some bearded meteor, trailing light, Moves over still Shalott.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The bridle-bells rang merrily As he rode down to Camelot: And from his blazoned baldric slung A mighty silver bugle hung, And as he rode his armour rung, Beside remote Shalott.
term of address for a man
From this reading A bow-shot from her bower-eaves, He rode between the barley-sheaves, The sun came dazzling thro’ the leaves, And flamed upon the brazen greaves Of bold Sir Lancelot.
slungverbUS /slʌŋ/
inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling
From this reading The bridle-bells rang merrily As he rode down to Camelot: And from his blazoned baldric slung A mighty silver bugle hung, And as he rode his armour rung, Beside remote Shalott.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The gemmy bridle glittered free, Like to some branch of stars we see Hung in the golden Galaxy.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading A Red-cross Knight for ever kneeled To a lady in his shield, That sparkled on the yellow field, Beside remote Shalott.
starryadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːriː/
abounding with or resembling stars
From this reading All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jewelled shone the saddle-leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot; As often thro’ the purple night, Below the starry clusters bright, Some bearded meteor, trailing light, Moves over still Shalott.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The gemmy bridle glittered free, Like to some branch of stars we see Hung in the golden Galaxy.
not in physical motion
From this reading All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jewelled shone the saddle-leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot; As often thro’ the purple night, Below the starry clusters bright, Some bearded meteor, trailing light, Moves over still Shalott.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A bow-shot from her bower-eaves, He rode between the barley-sheaves, The sun came dazzling thro’ the leaves, And flamed upon the brazen greaves Of bold Sir Lancelot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Red-cross Knight for ever kneeled To a lady in his shield, That sparkled on the yellow field, Beside remote Shalott.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A bow-shot from her bower-eaves, He rode between the barley-sheaves, The sun came dazzling thro’ the leaves, And flamed upon the brazen greaves Of bold Sir Lancelot.
Thick-jewelled
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From this reading All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jewelled shone the saddle-leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot; As often thro’ the purple night, Below the starry clusters bright, Some bearded meteor, trailing light, Moves over still Shalott.
thro
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From this reading A bow-shot from her bower-eaves, He rode between the barley-sheaves, The sun came dazzling thro’ the leaves, And flamed upon the brazen greaves Of bold Sir Lancelot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Red-cross Knight for ever kneeled To a lady in his shield, That sparkled on the yellow field, Beside remote Shalott.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jewelled shone the saddle-leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot; As often thro’ the purple night, Below the starry clusters bright, Some bearded meteor, trailing light, Moves over still Shalott.
trailingnounUS /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jewelled shone the saddle-leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot; As often thro’ the purple night, Below the starry clusters bright, Some bearded meteor, trailing light, Moves over still Shalott.
uncloudedadjective
(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
From this reading All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jewelled shone the saddle-leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot; As often thro’ the purple night, Below the starry clusters bright, Some bearded meteor, trailing light, Moves over still Shalott.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A bow-shot from her bower-eaves, He rode between the barley-sheaves, The sun came dazzling thro’ the leaves, And flamed upon the brazen greaves Of bold Sir Lancelot.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The gemmy bridle glittered free, Like to some branch of stars we see Hung in the golden Galaxy.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading All in the blue unclouded weather Thick-jewelled shone the saddle-leather, The helmet and the helmet-feather Burned like one burning flame together, As he rode down to Camelot; As often thro’ the purple night, Below the starry clusters bright, Some bearded meteor, trailing light, Moves over still Shalott.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading A Red-cross Knight for ever kneeled To a lady in his shield, That sparkled on the yellow field, Beside remote Shalott.
