brunette Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a person with dark (brown) hair
    brunet.
  2. adjective marked by dark or relatively dark pigmentation of hair or skin or eyes
    brunet.
    • a brunette beauty

WordNet

Bru*nette" noun
Etymology
F. brunet, brunette, brownish, dim. of brun, brune, brown, fr. OHG. brn. See Brown, a.
Definitions
  1. A girl or woman with a somewhat brown or dark complexion. -- a. Having a dark tint.

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