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isabelle

n. uncountable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈɪzəˌbɛɫ// is·abelle

n. a pale, brownish-yellow color. It is often used to describe the fur of animals or old pieces of cloth.

n. a moderate yellowish-brown or greyish-yellow color. Often used in the context of animal coat descriptions or historical textiles.


SIMPLE

The old horse had a beautiful isabelle coat.

CONTEXTUAL

The designer chose an isabelle silk for the vintage-style gown to give it an aged, elegant appearance.

Origin

Borrowed from French Isabelle.

Usage

Primarily used as a color descriptor; can also function attributively before a noun.

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