Mawson, C.O.S., ed. (1870–1938). Roget’s International Thesaurus. 1922.
Class III. Words Relating to MatterSection III. Organic Matter
2. Sensation
Complementary Colors
436. Yellowness.
[COMPARISONS] crocus, jonquil, saffron, topaz; xanthite; gold, gilding, gilt; yolk; jaundice, icterus; London fog.
[PIGMENTS] gamboge, fustic, massicot; cadmium -, chrome -, Indian -, king’s -, lemon- yellow; orpiment, yellow ocher, Claude tint, aureolin; xanthein, xanthin; xanthophyll.
gold-, saffron-, citron-, lemon-, sulphur-, amber-, straw-, primrose-, cream-colored; xanthocarpous, xanthopous [bot., rare].
yellow as a -quincy, – guinea, – crow’s foot; yellow as saffron.