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Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913

colors

· IPA /ˈkʌl.ɚz/
01 n. a flag flown by a ship to show its nationality.
  1. 1.
    a flag flown by a ship to show its nationality.
  2. 2.
    a distinguishing emblem; as, his tie proclaimed his school colors.
Syn. ensign, colours. — Syn. -- colours.