castaneous

[prettygoodword]

castaneous (ka-STAY-nee-uhs) - adj., deep reddish-brown, chestnut-colored.


Literally chestnut-colored, from Latin castanea, both a chestnut and the tree, though the former is pertinent here:


Thanks, WikiMedia!

Not to be confused with ferruginous, rust-colored -- compare the relevant castaneous and ferruginous ducks.

---L.

Comments

[full_metal_ox]

Castaneous hair:

[prettygoodword]

I thought about using hair color for the example, but went with the etymologically obvious.

Good example!