"earth tone" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: earth tones [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} earth tone (plural earth tones)
  1. Any of a range of neutral colors reminiscent of natural materials, including soil, stone, and plants. Derived forms: earth-tone, earth-toned
    Sense id: en-earth_tone-en-noun-X0j2-5Sz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Colors, Design, Fashion

Inflected forms

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