nankeen

/ˈnæŋkiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of light beige or yellowish-brown cotton fabric originating from China

“The old trunk was made of nankeen, which had become worn and faded with time.”

2. noun

A type of light brown or yellowish-brown colour

“The nankeen hue of the sunset was breathtakingly beautiful.”

Synonyms

  • beige
  • khaki

Antonyms

  • black
  • white