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beige

[beyzh]

noun

  1. very light brown, as of undyed wool; light gray with a brownish tinge.



adjective

  1. of the color beige.

beige

/ ɪ /

noun

    1. a very light brown, sometimes with a yellowish tinge, similar to the colour of undyed wool

    2. ( as adjective )

      beige gloves

  1. a fabric made of undyed or unbleached wool

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of beige1

1855–60; < French; Old French bege, of uncertain origin
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of beige1

C19: from Old French, of obscure origin
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Images posted on the elusive artist's Instagram depict a lighthouse stencilled on a drab, beige wall, along with the words: "I want to be what you saw in me".

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The beige two-story homes that line Helena Drive are the epitome of quiet, Southern California suburbia, but residents were shocked recently when they learned of horrific allegations against some longtime Victorville neighbors.

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And while the nondescript row of beige offices I pull up to doesn’t scream “secret lab,” that’s not far off either.

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The musician appeared in court on Thursday, wearing glasses and a beige prison uniform, ahead of the start of his sex trafficking trial next week.

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So next time the munchies hit, don’t settle for gas station beige.

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