brune
Americanadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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She knew quite well that Gaston's name had oft been coupled with that of Mlle. de St. Romans—"la belle brune de Bordeaux," as she was universally called—daughter of the gallant Maréchal just home from Flanders.
From Petticoat Rule by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness
Lines, features, the pale brune coloring, were there; but where was Nan?
From The Messenger by Robins, Elizabeth
Musset produced a certain "Ballade à la Lune" which began— C'était dans la nuit brune Sur le clocher jauni, La lune Comme un point sur un i!
From The Galaxy, June 1877 Vol. XXIII.—June, 1877.—No. 6. by Various
There is another tower, commonly called "la tour brune," which adjoins the ancient bishop's palace, and dates from at least a century before the main body of the church.
From The Cathedrals of Southern France by Mansfield, M. F. (Milburg Francisco)
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