Meaning & use

brown-green

adjective·Everyday

Having a color that combines brown and green, similar to olive or khaki tones.

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The soldiers' uniforms were a dull brown-green that blended into the dry grass.

By October, autumn had turned the once-bright leaves a dull brown-green.

A note on using this word

Brown-green shades are common in camouflage and outdoor clothing because they blend easily into natural, earthy settings.

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