reddish-brown

Example Sentences

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This is when Saharan dust mixes with raindrops leaving behind a reddish-brown residue on surfaces.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Her name Moo-deng, which means “red pork” in Thai, was chosen by public vote and nods to her reddish-brown coloring.

From Salon • Jul. 13, 2025

Their thick, reddish-brown bark is resistant to fire, rot and insects, allowing water to be sent up their massive trunks for centuries.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 21, 2024

Ms. Romero, who has long reddish-brown hair and a wry smile, enjoys the predictability of her nights.

From New York Times • Oct. 27, 2023

It was, of course, because of him that I got my reddish-brown “mariny” color of skin, and my hair of the same color.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey