See Also: dripping(dictionary)
dripping 1, noun(dictionary)
dripping 2, adjective(dictionary)
Dripping Blood Punch(recipes)

colouring (iou) and dripping (iou)


colouring (iou)



colouring noun. Also *coloring. LME.
[from COLOUR verb + -ING1.]
The action of COLOUR verb. LME.
Matter which imparts colour. LME.
The effect of the application of colour; the style in which anything is coloured, or in which an artist employs colour. Also, a coloured drawing, a painting. E18.
b. Pervading character, tone, or aspect. M18.
c. Facial complexion; usual hue of the skin. M20.
protective colouring: see PROTECTIVE adjective.
Comb.: colouring book a book of outline drawings designed to be coloured in (usu. by children).

dripping (iou)



dripping verbal noun. LME.
[from DRIP verb + -ING1.]
The fall of liquid in drops; sing. & (usu.) in pl., liquid so falling. LME.
spec. Fat melted from roasting meat and eaten cold or used in Cooking. LME.
Comb.: dripping crust a pastry crust made with dripping; dripping-pan: used to catch the dripping from roasting meat; dripping toast: spread with dripping.