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

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