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proper noun
- An English surname derived from the transliteration of various Asian surnames, particularly originating from China and Vietnam.
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noun
- (colour) a yellowish-brown color, colour.
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- a darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to the sun.
- She still has a from her vacation in Mexico.
- the bark of an oak or other tree from which tannic acid is obtained.
Translations: - Dutch: gebruinde kleur
(trans-mid)
- French: bronzage , hí¢le (aspirated h)
- German: Brí¤une , Sonnenbrí¤une
(trans-mid)
verb (tan, n, ing)
- (intransitive) to change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.
- No matter how long I stay out in the sun, I never — though I do burn.
- (transitive) to change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid.
- see w:Tanning, Wikipedia article on Tanning.
Translations: - Dutch: looien
- French: tanner
(trans-mid)
- German: gerben, walken
- Spanish: broncear
adjective ((compar): tanner, (superl): tannest)
- (colour) of a yellowish-brown.
- Mine is the white car parked next to the pickup truck.
- having dark skin as a result of exposure to the sun.
- You"re looking very this week.
Translations: - Dutch: gebruind, gebruinde
- German: braun, sonnengebrí¤unt
(trans-mid)
- Spanish: bronceado (por el sol)
(trans-bottom)
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