noun Date: 1867 1. one of the higher tones produced simultaneously with the fundamental and that with the fundamental comprise a complex musical tone ; harmonic 1a, harmonic 2, the color of the light reflected (as by a paint), a secondary effect, quality, or meaning ; suggestion , connotation
OVERTONE
Meaning of OVERTONE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012