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dun


1dun

adj \ˈdən\

Definition of DUN

1
a : having the color dun b of a horse : having a grayish-yellow coat with black mane and tail
2
: marked by dullness and drabness
dun·ness \ˈdən-nəs\ noun

Origin of DUN

Middle English, from Old English dunn — more at dusk
First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Color Terms

argentine, cerise, cerulean, cyan, ocher, perse, puce, taupe, vermilion

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