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German
Etymology
From Middle High German briune (“brownness”); equivalent to braun + -e (“-ness”).
Pronunciation
Noun
Bräune f (genitive Bräune, no plural)
- brownness, the quality of being brown
Die Bräune des Holzes gibt dem Raum eine düstere Erscheinung.- The brownness of the wood gives the room a sombre appearance.
Der Whisky hat eine tiefe Bräune.- The whisky has a deep brown colour.
- tan
Nach den sonnigen Tagen hatte sie eine gesunde Bräune.- After the sunny days she had a healthy tan.
- (medicine) quinsy, croup
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