Meaning & use
oxblood red
Of a deep, dark brownish-red color resembling dried blood.
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She paired the oxblood red boots with a plain black wool coat.
The pottery was glazed in a rich oxblood red that darkened almost to brown at the edges.
A note on using this word
Oxblood red is most often used to describe leather, ceramics, and clothing, and can also stand alone as a noun naming the color itself.
Words with a similar meaning
maroonburgundy
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A deep, dark brownish-red color resembling dried blood.
The designer chose oxblood for the handbags in this season's autumn collection.
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