pastel:1

noun
pas*tel \ pa-ˈstel \
1612{ds||1||}
  • a paste made of powdered pigment ranging from pale to deep colors and used for making crayons; also : a crayon made of such paste
  • a drawing in pastel
  • the process or art of drawing with pastels

pastel:2

adjective
pastel \
1884{ds||1|a|}
  • of or relating to a pastel
  • made with pastels
  • pale and light in color
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