oxblood
- adjective
- /ˈɑksˌblʌd/
- She wore a stunning dress in oxblood that made her stand out at the party.
Examples
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The sofa is upholstered in a luxurious oxblood leather that adds warmth to the room.
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For the autumn season, many designers are showcasing oxblood accessories, including handbags and shoes.
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Onto the lip color, find a dark plum or oxblood lip color and paint this rich color on the lips.
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That's too oxblood.
Synonyms
A deep red like the color of blood
A dark brown red like dried blood
A deep red color with a purple tone often used for leather
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Etymology
Oxblood comes from the simple image of an ox and its blood, meaning the dark red color of an ox's blood. So, when we call a jacket oxblood, we mean it has that rich, 'deep, dark red' shade often used for leather.