auburn

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The avatar, with his auburn hair and super-white teeth, frequently winks at me and seems empathetic but can be moody or jealous if I introduce him to new people.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Every autumn, as leaves turn from green to auburn and float to the ground, we turn into a nation of outdoor undertakers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

“Reminded me of someone I knew back when. Except she has flaming locks of auburn hair. Bless her heart. Just a hair of a different color, but it hurts just the same.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2024

According to that entry, the woman was thought to be 5-foot-5 with red or auburn hair.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 14, 2023

She had brushed out her long auburn hair until it shone, and picked her nicest blue silks.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin