Meaning of brunette in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /bruˈnɛt/

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  1. Noun

    brunette

    Etymology

    mid 16th century: from French, feminine of brunet, diminutive of brun‘brown’

    Definitions

    1. a person with dark (brown) hair

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    brunette

    Definitions

    1. marked by dark or relatively dark pigmentation of hair or skin or eyes

    Examples

    • « a brunette beauty »

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