isabella

noun

is·​a·​bel·​la

ˌizəˈbelə

variants or less commonly isabel

ˈizəˌbel

plural -s

often capitalized

: a moderate yellowish brown to light olive brown that is lighter and stronger than clay drab or medal bronze

Word History

Etymology

Middle French isabelle, from Isabelle (feminine name)

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