cuir

noun

ˈkwi(ə)r

plural -s

: a light yellowish brown that is redder, lighter, and stronger than khaki, lighter and stronger than walnut brown, and lighter, stronger, and slightly yellower than cinnamon

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, leather, from Latin corium

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