In literary texts, the term “Nyanza” also appears as part of color names, suggesting a deep, enriched hue that may evoke the dark depths or natural richness of its namesake lakes. For instance, one example refers to “Nyanza Black,” praising its solid appearance and quality—a description that implies a robust, dependable tone [1]. Another instance similarly cites “Nyanza black,” reinforcing its identity as a recognized, consistent shade [2]. These passages illustrate how authors have borrowed geographical nomenclature to lend color descriptors a sense of regional character and natural depth.
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