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bronze-colored

|bronze-col-ored|

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/brɑːnz ˈkʌlərd/

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/brɒnz ˈkʌləd/

metallic brownish color

Etymology
Etymology Information

'bronze-colored' originates from the word 'bronze,' which comes from the Italian word 'bronzo,' meaning 'bell metal.'

Historical Evolution

'bronzo' transformed into the English word 'bronze,' and eventually the term 'bronze-colored' was coined to describe objects with a similar hue.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'bronze' referred to a specific alloy, but over time it evolved to describe the color resembling the metal.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a color similar to that of bronze, a metallic brownish color.

The statue was bronze-colored, giving it an antique look.

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Last updated: 2025/05/25 23:00