oxblood

noun

ox·​blood ˈäks-ˌbləd How to pronounce oxblood (audio)
: a moderate reddish brown

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The new Gucci oxblood red anchored the bold color palette of navy, mustard, olive green and aubergine. Colleen Barry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2024 Blanco, meanwhile, went for more of a statement in his graphic camp-collar shirt, oxblood trousers, and cowboy boots. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024 According to the fashion set, the best fall fashion colors in 2024 range from classic autumnal hues like oxblood and chocolate brown to evocative shades like siren red. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2024 Each of the pieces is available in seasonal fall colors of forest green, navy blue, oxblood red, beige and black. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for oxblood 

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First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of oxblood was in 1705

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“Oxblood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxblood. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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oxblood

noun
ox·​blood ˈäks-ˌbləd How to pronounce oxblood (audio)
: a medium reddish brown

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