isabelline

/ˌɪsəˈbɛlɪn/

Definitions

1. adjective

having a pale brownish-yellow colour, especially of a bird’s plumage or a type of soil

“The isabelline wheatear is a common bird species in the eastern part of the country.”

2. noun

a type of soil or a pale brownish-yellow colour

“The geologist studied the isabelline soil composition to determine its age.”

Synonyms

  • buff
  • pale brown
  • yellowish-brown

Antonyms

  • black
  • dark
  • vivid