reddish-brown
Example Sentences
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Her name Moo-deng, which means “red pork” in Thai, was chosen by public vote and nods to her reddish-brown coloring.
From Salon • Jul. 13, 2025
The tank holds hexavalent chromium, a reddish-brown solution widely used in plating that has been shown to cause lung cancer in humans if inhaled.
From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2024
Their thick, reddish-brown bark is resistant to fire, rot and insects, allowing water to be sent up their massive trunks for centuries.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 21, 2024
The whir of flapping wings; the glint of a sharp beak in the sun; a flash of their reddish-brown eyes - all enough to strike fear in the hearts of many children and adults alike.
From BBC • Sep. 28, 2023
There was time to notice the clouds in a blue sky, the reddish-brown dust at my feet.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
