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snuff-brown

/ˈsnʌf.braʊn/

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adjective

/ˈsnʌf.braʊn/formalbritishobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее тусклый коричневато-жёлтый цвет, напоминающий цвет нюхательного табака.

An obsolete adjective describing a dull brownish-yellow color, resembling the color of snuff (powdered tobacco).

  1. Snuff-coloredC1formal

    Of a greyish to yellowish brown color, resembling the color of snuff tobacco.

    ruТабачно-коричневый

    • The old leather armchair was a faded snuff-brown.
    • He wore a snuff-brown coat that matched the autumn leaves.
    • The painting featured a snuff-brown background that gave it a vintage feel.

    Synonymsbrownishdrabsnuff