aithochrous

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Etymology [edit]

From Ancient Greek αἰθός (aithos, “reddish brown”) + χρώς (khrōs, “color”).

Pronunciation [edit]

IPA: /ʌɪˈθəʊkɹəs/

Adjective [edit]

aithochrous (comparative more aithochrous, superlative most aithochrous)

reddish-brown, ruddy
- 1974: a boy as splendid and aithochrous as the Cnossan striplings wrestling among blue flowers on Minos’ walls — Guy Davenport, Tatlin!

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