: of the color of a brown nut

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nut-brown was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near nut-brown

Cite this Entry

“Nut-brown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nut-brown. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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