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nuance

nu.ance \'n(y)u:-.a:n(t)s, -.a:ns, n(y)u.-'\ n [F, fr. MF, shade of color, 
   fr. nue cloud, fr. L nubes; akin to Gk]nythos dark 1: a subtle distinction 
   or variation  2: a subtle quality : NICETY