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ru·bens' madder | \ ˈrübə̇nz(ə̇z)- \
Definition of rubens' madder
: a dark reddish orange that is less strong and very slightly redder and lighter than average lacquer red and redder, stronger, and slightly lighter than burnt sienna
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The first known use of rubens' madder was in 1850
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