kellanruskea — meaning in English

English meaning

• tan noun A yellowish-brown colour, or the darkened shade skin takes on after time in the sun.
• tawny adj Of a light brownish-orange colour, like a lion's coat.

Senses

kellanruskea is used for these senses in English:

• bronze yellow Of a yellowish brown colour, like that of bronze.
• tan A light, brown-like colour.
• tawny Of a light brown to brownish orange colour; orangey brown tinged with gold.
• xanthous Yellow-brown; yolk-colored.

tan — full definition

1. noun A yellowish-brown colour, or the darkened shade skin takes on after time in the sun.
2. adj Yellowish-brown in colour, or having skin darkened by the sun.
3. verb To develop a darker skin tone from sun exposure, or to turn animal hide into leather using tannic acid.

tawny — full definition

1. adj Of a light brownish-orange colour, like a lion's coat.
2. noun A light brownish-orange colour.
3. noun A sweet, aged fortified wine (tawny port) known for its brownish-orange colour.

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