leonado

tawny

adjective leh-oh-NAH-doh Rare

Origin: From Latin leonatus, 'lion-like,' referencing the lion's coat color.

Also means

lion-colored

Usage Note

Leonado describes a warm golden-brown or fawn color, like a lion's coat. It is used most often for animal fur or fabric tones. In heraldry it can describe a field or charge of that hue; in everyday speech it is less common than dorado or marrón.

Examples

"El perro tenía el pelaje leonado."

Natural Translation

The dog had a tawny coat.

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