Dunn is primarily used as an adjective or a noun. As an adjective, it describes a brown-gray color. As a noun, it can also refer to a horse that has a dun color.
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Dunn typically describes a color that is a shade of brown with yellow or gray undertones. It is often used in contexts related to animals, especially horses, to denote their coat color. The frequency of use in both oral and written language is relatively low since it is a specific term mostly used in equestrian contexts and discussions of colors.
Лошадь на пастбище была красивого цвета дун, ее шерсть блестела на солнце.
He decided to paint his room a dunn shade to create a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Он решил покрасить свою комнату в оттенок дун, чтобы создать теплую и уютную атмосферу.
The dunn color of the earth after the rain gave the landscape a unique charm.
While "dunn" itself is not commonly featured in popular idiomatic expressions, it is sometimes used when discussing the coloration of animals or in poetic contexts.
В конных кругах часто говорят: "Дуновая лошадь стоит своего веса в золоте", имея в виду, что лошадь с желаемым цветом особенно ценна.
The artist remarked, "Using a dunn tone can add depth to the landscape," reflecting on the artistic choices in color palettes.
The term dunn originates from the Old English word "dunn," which means brown or dark. Its usage has been documented as early as the 16th century, where it was used to describe a specific shade often seen in animals, particularly horses.
Synonyms: beige, brown, tawny, fawn
Antonyms: bright, light-colored, vivid