Meaning of sienna in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /siˈɛnə/

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  1. Noun

    sienna

    Etymology

    late 18th century: from Italian (terra di) Sienna‘(earth of) Siena’

    Definitions

    1. an earth color containing ferric oxides

    Examples

    • « used as a pigment »

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