Meaning & use
reddish-brown
Having a color that is a mixture of red and brown, similar to rust, clay, or autumn leaves.
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The horse's reddish-brown coat gleamed in the late afternoon sunlight.
Rust had turned the old iron gate a dull reddish-brown over many years of rain.
A note on using this word
Reddish-brown is commonly used for hair, animal coats, autumn leaves, and rust, and is close in meaning to auburn or russet.
Words with a similar meaning
russetauburn
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