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taupe

Pronunciation: /təʊp/
Definition of taupe

noun

[mass noun]
  • grey with a tinge of brown: [as modifier]:a taupe overcoat

Origin:

early 20th century: from French, literally 'mole, moleskin', from Latin talpa

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