rose hortensia

noun

rose hor·​ten·​sia

-nch(ē)ə

often capitalized H

: a light reddish brown that is redder, lighter, and slightly stronger than copper tan and lighter than monkey skin

called also rose bisque

Word History

Etymology

rose entry 2 + New Latin Hortensia (synonym of Hydrangea), from Hortense van Nassau, sister of Prince Charles Henri Nicolas Othon de Nassau-Siegen †1808 military adventurer who in French service accompanied Bougainville in his voyage around the world (1766–69) + New Latin -ia

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