Definitions for Sienna
siˈɛn əsi·en·na

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. siennanoun

   an earth color containing ferric oxides; used as a pigment

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 2 votes

1. siennanoun

   a form of clay containing iron and manganese.

2. siennanoun

   a pigment with a reddish-brown colour.

3. siennaadjective

   having a reddish-brown colour.

4. Siennanoun

   of modern usage from the sienna colour.

5. Etymology: From terra di Sienna, "earth of Siena", Siena being the most notable Renaissance location of the clay

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sienna

   Sienna (from Italian: terra di Siena, meaning "Siena earth") is an earth pigment containing iron oxide and manganese oxide. In its natural state, it is yellowish brown and is called raw sienna. When heated, it becomes a reddish brown and is called burnt sienna. It takes its name from the city-state of Siena, where it was produced during the Renaissance. Along with ochre and umber, it was one of the first pigments to be used by humans, and is found in many cave paintings. Since the Renaissance, it has been one of the brown pigments most widely used by artists. The first recorded use of sienna as a color name in English was in 1760.The normalized color coordinates for sienna are identical to kobe, first recorded as a color name in English in 1924.

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1. sienna

   Sienna is a type of earth pigment that contains iron oxide and manganese oxide. It is a yellowish-brown color when raw, and turns to a reddish-brown color when heated (called burnt sienna). It is commonly used in artist's paints and pastels.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Siennanoun

   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

2. Etymology: [It. terra di Siena, fr. Siena in Italy.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sienna

   Sienna is a form of limonite clay used in the production of oil paint pigments. Its yellow-brown colour comes from ferric oxides contained within. As a natural pigment, it was one of the first pigments to be used by humans, and is found in many cave paintings. When roasted, the pigment becomes a rich reddish-brown, known as burnt sienna. The first recorded use of sienna as a colour name in English was in 1760.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Sienna

   si-en′a, n. a fine orange-red pigment used in oil and water-colour painting. [It. terra di Siena, Sienna earth.]

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

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.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sienna

   A city of Central Italy, about 30 miles southeast from Florence. In the Middle Ages, Siena became one of the powerful city republics of Italy. It embraced the Ghibelline cause, and in conjunction with the forces of Pisa, defeated the Tuscan Guelfs, in the memorable battle of Monte Aperto (1206). Through intestine quarrels it was subjugated by the emperor Charles V., and given to his son in 1555, who ceded it to Cosmo of Tuscany, 1557. It was incorporated with France, 1808-14.

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Sienna

   A pigment obtained from the native Terra di Sienna in Italy.

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Sienna

   a brownish orange [brown ochre].

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Sienna in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Sienna in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Sienna in a Sentence

1. Jude Law:

   Following the reports in todays papers, I just want to say I am deeply ashamed and upset that Ive hurt Sienna Miller and the people most close to us.

2. Ken Weaver:

   Burnt Sienna. Thats the best thing that ever happened to Crayolas.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Sienna
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sienna
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sienna
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sienna
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Sienna
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Sienna
8. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Sienna
9. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
10. ^ Etymology and Origins
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11. ^ Entomology
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