tannish
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of tannish
Example Sentences
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Between them stood a tannish boulder that Aru was quite certain hadn’t been there when they were farther away.
From Literature
Homestead and Florida City, much in rubble, fields flooded with creamy tannish water.
From Washington Times
Others, like “Autumn Rhapsody” — where several pieces of yellow Perspex interact marvelously with steel painted a tannish green — suggest architecture, furniture or perhaps a great organ.
From New York Times
Colours vary with tannish and greenish hues most popular.
From BBC
He would nearly always wear the same thing — a tannish brown suit, sometimes with a tie.
From New York Times
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