eigengrau

See also: Eigengrau

English

Etymology

From German Eigengrau (“intrinsic grey”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈaɪɡənɡɹaʊ/

Noun

eigengrau (uncountable)

  1. The dark grey colour seen by the eyes in perfect darkness as a result of signals from the optic nerves.

Synonyms
  • Eigenlicht, brain gray/brain grey
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