oxblood

[ oks-bluhd ]

noun

1. a deep dull-red color.

oxblood

/ ˈɒksˌblʌd /

adjective

1. of a dark reddish-brown colour

Word History and Origins

Origin of oxblood¹

First recorded in 1695–1705; ox + blood

Example Sentences

The new Gucci oxblood red anchored the bold color palette of navy, mustard, olive green and aubergine.

From Seattle Times

In Milan, Gucci’s new creative director, Sabato De Sarno, debuted his vision for the house in September, introducing Gucci Rosso, a rich shade of oxblood that teeters on burgundy.

From Seattle Times

His short-cropped silvery hair slicked back, Springsteen wore a black button-snap shirt with short sleeves rolled up to show his still-taut pipes, dark jeans cuffed at the ankle and oxblood Doc Martens boots.

From Seattle Times

My favorite costume is the oyster and oxblood “war dress,” as you call it, that Catherine wears toward the end of the series.

From Los Angeles Times

The colors were foil, oxblood, chocolate and toad.

From New York Times