Bräune

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German

Etymology

From Middle High German briune (brownness); equivalent to braun +‎ -e (-ness).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbʁɔʏ̯nə/
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Noun

Bräune f (genitive Bräune, no plural)

  1. 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.
  2. tan
    Nach den sonnigen Tagen hatte sie eine gesunde Bräune.
    After the sunny days she had a healthy tan.
  3. (medicine) quinsy, croup

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