brownish

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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

An AFP photograph showed a red area with several brownish scabs protruding above his shirt collar on the right side of the neck of the 79-year-old president, the oldest ever elected.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

“They’ve got yellowish, brownish stains—you know, from humidity,” Luciani said, musing about how many dollars now sitting in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

There, she noticed saw a small brownish cat near a storm drain.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2024

The only water that remains is brownish green and full of garbage—plastic bags, bottles, wrappers, and even a solitary shoe.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez