isabella

n. a common female given name.

n. a female given name of Hebrew origin, cognate with Elizabeth.

“Isabella was the most popular name for baby girls in the city last year.”

“The historian noted that Queen Isabella I of Castile played a pivotal role in financing the voyages of Christopher Columbus.”

n. a very old word for a pale grey-yellow or cream-brown colour.

n. a pale grey-yellow, fawn, or parchment colour. The term is largely obsolete in modern general-service English.

“The old book had pages that had turned a dusty isabella over the centuries.”

“The naturalist described the bird's plumage as a subtle isabella, blending perfectly with the dried grasses of the autumn plains.”

Archaic

n. a type of dark purple grape used for making wine or juice.

n. a grape cultivar derived from the species Vitis labrusca, known for its dark skin and use in winemaking.

“They grow Isabella grapes in their garden to make homemade juice.”

“The Isabella grape is particularly prized in certain regions for its hardiness and its distinctively sweet, musky aroma.”

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