brunneous

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin brunneus (“brown”), derived from Proto-Germanic *brūnaz (“brown”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɹʌ.nɪ.əs/

Adjective

brunneous (comparative more brunneous, superlative most brunneous)

1. (zoology) Of a dark brown colour.

   Synonym: brunnescent

Derived terms

• rufobrunneous

Related terms

• brown
• burnish