Definition of Beige

1. Adjective. Of a light greyish-brown color.

Similar to: Chromatic

2. Noun. A very light brown.
Exact synonyms: Ecru
Generic synonyms: Light Brown

Definition of Beige

1. n. Debeige.

Definition of Beige

1. Noun. A slightly yellowish gray colour, as that of unbleached wool. ¹

2. Noun. debeige; a kind of woollen or mixed dress goods ¹

3. Adjective. Having a slightly yellowish gray colour, as that of unbleached wool. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Beige

1. a tan color [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Beige

behoting
behove
behoved
behoveful
behovefulness
behovely
behoves
behoveth
behoving
behowl
behowled
behowling
behowls
behung
beidellite
beige (current term)
beige mouse
beigeist
beigeists
beigel
beigels
beiges
beigist
beigists
beigne
beignes
beignet
beignets
beigy
beikost

Literary usage of Beige

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Dictionary of Miniaturists, Illuminators, Calligraphers, and Copyists by John William Bradley (1887)
"... du Bibliophile beige, iii. 377.—Peignot: Catal., 37.—Laborde: Dues de Bourg., i. pt ii. 528. In 1460 he received payment for copying in "lettres de ..."

2. A Manual of Historical Literature: Comprising Brief Descriptions of the Most by Charles Kendall Adams (1889)
"This shows itself especially in the history of Leopold I., who is treated with altogether extravagant praise. Juste, Theodore. —La Revolution beige de 1830, ..."

3. American Women and the World War by Mrs Ida Clyde Gallagher Clarke (1918)
"... Belgium—American Committee for War Charities of Queen of Belgium—Sou du Mutile—Committee for Relief of Belgium—Prisoners in Germany—Oeuvre beige du Lait ..."

4. The Numismatic Chronicle, and Journal of the Numismatic Society by Royal Numismatic Society (Great Britain) (1871)
"NOTICES OF RECENT NUMISMATIC PUBLICATIONS. In the troisieme livraison of the Revue de la Numismatique beige, for 1871, are the following articles :— 1. ..."

5. Catalogue of the Historical Library of Andrew Dickson White, First President by Andrew Dickson White, George Lincoln Burr (1889)
"... by FL Hoffmann in the Bibliophile beige fur 1867. which enumerates nj titles. (Unfortunately the White library does not yet possess it. ..."

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