Brune

/bruːn/ adjective

Definition

Dark brown in color, particularly used in art, fashion, or heraldry to describe a deep brown shade.

Etymology

From French brun meaning 'brown,' derived from Germanic roots; the word entered English through Norman French and has been used in artistic and heraldic contexts since medieval times.

Kelly Says

In heraldry, colors have super formal names—brune is one of the oldest, used to describe the dark browns in medieval coats of arms and artwork.

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