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Definition of "olive-brown" []

  • Of a brown color with a greenish tinge (adjective)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

Use "olive-brown" in a sentence
  • "Product names will appear in standard colors and positions in a regular font and size on packets colored a dark olive-brown, which government research has found holds the lowest appeal to smokers."
  • "Beginning December 2012, product names will appear in standard colors and positions in a plain font and size on packets colored a dark olive-brown."
  • "FIVE ON THE WINGSiberian rubythroat Luscinia calliopeA member of the thrush family which is distinguished by its olive-brown upper parts, bright red throat and white stripes above and below the eyes."