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1. (n.) sienna
an iron-bearing earth used as a yellowish brown pigment or, after roasting in a furnace, as a reddish brown pigment.
2. sienna
the color of such a pigment.
Etymology: (1750–60; < It (terra di) Sien(n)a (earth of) Siena)
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1. (noun) sienna
an earth color containing ferric oxides; used as a pigment
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1. (noun) sienna
clay that is colored red or brown by the oxides of iron or manganese, and used as a pigment. It is used either in the raw state or burnt
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1. sienna
or Siena (28), an interesting old Italian city of much importance during the Middle Ages, in Central Italy, 60 m. S. of Florence, is still surrounded by its ancient wall, and contains several fine Gothic structures, notably its cathedral (13th century) and municipal palace; has a university and institute of fine arts; silk and cloth weaving, and a wine and oil trade are the chief industries.
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