Definition of auburn
1 : of the color auburn
2 : of a reddish-brown color
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Origin and Etymology of auburn
Middle English auborne blond, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin alburnus whitish, from Latin alburnum sapwood
First Known Use: 15th century
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Definition of auburn
: a moderate brown
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First Known Use of auburn
1613
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playDefinition of Auburn
1 city in eastern Alabama population 53,380 ◆Auburn University is located in Auburn, Alabama.
2 city on the Androscoggin River in southwestern Maine population 23,055
3 city in central New York population 27,687
4 city east-northeast of Tacoma in western Washington population 70,180
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: of a reddish brown color auburn hair
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