adj.
Pronunciation: ' k ə -l ə -r ə -b ə l, -l ə r- ə -, ' k ə l-r ə -
Function: adjective
Date: 14th century
1 : seemingly valid or genuine <a colorable claim in law>
2 : intended to deceive : COUNTERFEIT < colorable and false pretenses>
– col · or · ably \ -bl ē \ adverb