brownish
Example Sentences
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Along the Beagle Channel, an icy stretch of water at the southern tip of the Americas, a concrete slab rises from hills covered in low, brownish scrub.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
“I just wanted a brownish purple,” Brown said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Swimmers should be aware of the Lion's Mane, which is a brownish orange colour, and prevalent around Scotland's coastline in the warmer summer months.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
When speaking to Salon, Thayil generously explained what colors he saw in Soundgarden’s “Jesus Christ Pose”: “The word ‘Jesus’ is orangish, with brownish and reddish tones.
From Salon ● Jun. 9, 2026
The waxing moon is low, dull as dry blood; a great brownish, iridescent halo surrounds it.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
