Auburn
/ˈɔːbərn/
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Definitions
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Having a reddish-brown color.
/ˈɔːbərn/
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Color
Of a reddish-brown color, especially of hair.
His auburn beard contrasted sharply with his pale skin.
💡 Simply: Reddish-brown.
More Examples
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The horse's coat was a rich, auburn hue.
How It's Used
Descriptive
"She had beautiful, auburn hair."
From Old French aubrune, from a derivative of Latin ruber ('red'). Originally referred to a reddish-brown color of hair, then extended to other contexts.
Historically, the term was more specifically used for reddish-brown hair, with less emphasis on the brown component.
Memory tip
Think of 'burn' and the reddish tones of something burned.
Word Origin
Original meaning
"red"
auburn hairauburn leaves
Common misspellings
aubernauburnnauurn
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