aloma

noun

alo·​ma
əˈlōmə
plural -s
: a light brown to yellowish brown that is darker than bran and duller than pablo

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aloma was in 1926

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“Aloma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aloma. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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