oxblood
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- noun
- /ˈɑksˌblaʊd/
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color bordeaux
- The antique chair was upholstered in oxblood, giving it a classic and luxurious appearance.
- oxblood robe
- oxblood leather
- oxblood shoes
And as you can see, it's like a really deep, almost like burgundy oxblood sort of colour.
- And as you can see, it's like a really deep, almost like burgundy oxblood sort of colour.
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Every magazine and fashion blog seems to agree that oxblood is THE color of the season.
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Moments later, three Tibetan monks appeared, clothed in identical oxblood robes.
Fiction book (2000) -
Today I am going to talk about the trend of all trends: oxblood.
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Oxblood is the hottest color for fall, and I am all about it.
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And some oxblood pillows, my favorite color at the moment.
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We've got Old Hollywood, which is an oxblood red.
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Even when this style fades, I think the oxblood pant will still be classic.
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Since I went to Alabama, I'm a huge fan of crimsons and deep reds, but oxblood is so much richer and sexier.
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Again, he wore the navy blazer, Oxford cloth button-down shirt, khaki slacks, and tasseled oxblood loafers.
Fiction book (1994) -
The designer chose an oxblood leather for the new handbag collection, emphasizing its rich color.
Synonyms
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A deep red color with a little purple
A dark brown red like dried blood
A deep warm red with a slight brown tone
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Etymology
Oxblood is named after the color of an ox's blood, so the word now means a rich, 'deep, dark red' often used for leather goods and clothing.