oxblood
1
6.7
Having a very dark red color like red wine
- adjective
- /ˈɑksˌblʌd/
:
color bordeaux
- 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
blood-red
vsoxblood
15
2.0
A deep red like the color of blood
is darker and browner resembling dried blood and used for leather
cordovan
vsoxblood
1
7.7
A deep red color with a purple tone often used for leather
is redder and less purple while still used for leather
oxblood red
vsoxblood
1
5.9
A dark brown red like dried blood
is a deeper dark red often used for leather and clothing
Compounds
How Dark
Surface Forms
oxblood positive
Morphology
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.