coffee-colored

[ kaw-fee-kuhl-erd, kof-ee- ]

adjective

1. having the medium-brown color of coffee mixed with cream or milk; moderately brown.

Word History and Origins

Origin of coffee-colored¹

First recorded in 1685–95

Example Sentences

He had thrashed the Coffee-colored Angel: he could thrash or take a thrashing from any one.

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"Here he comes," said the Coffee-colored Angel, moving swiftly away.

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"Say it for me," said the Coffee-colored Angel, with his hand to his ear.

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"He certainly should prove it," said the Coffee-colored Angel anxiously.

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At this moment the awful wreck of the Coffee-colored Angel limped up.

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