Sienna

/siˈɛn.ə/ adj, name, noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A form of clay containing iron and manganese. countable
2
an earth color containing ferric oxides; used as a pigment wordnet
3
A pigment with a reddish-brown colour. countable, uncountable
4
A light reddish-brown colour. countable, uncountable

Adjective

1
having a reddish-brown colour. not-comparable

Proper Noun

1
A female given name from English of modern usage from the sienna colour.

Synonyms

bronze brown brown orange brownish orange colorant earth pigment earth tone

Antonyms

blue colorless cool color pale

Example

"Unlike her brother, Sienna is very introverted."

Etymology

From Italian terra di Siena (“earth of Siena”), Siena being the most notable Renaissance location of the clay.

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