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rubens' madder

noun, often capitalized R
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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1850, in the meaning defined above

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