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dun-coloured

/ˈdʌn ˌkʌl.əd/

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adjective

/ˈdʌn ˌkʌl.əd/C2formalbritishobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее тусклый серовато-коричневый цвет, часто используемое в историческом или литературном контексте.

An archaic adjective describing a dull grayish-brown color, often used in historical or literary contexts.

  1. Having a dun colorC1formal

    Describes something that is a dull grayish-brown color, often associated with horses or natural landscapes.

    ruТускло-серо-коричневый

    • The horse was a beautiful dun-coloured mare.
    • The landscape was covered in dun-coloured grass during the dry season.
    • He wore a dun-coloured coat that blended with the autumn leaves.

    Synonymsdingydrabdungrayish-brownmouse-coloredtaupe

Forms
  • more dun-coloured comparative form
  • most dun-coloured superlative form