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| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
| Magen’ta. | |
| A brilliant red colour derived from coal-tar, named in commemoration of the battle of Magenta, which was fought in 1859. | 1 |
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