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Definitions for: Sepia
[n] type genus of the Sepiidae
[n] a shade of brown with a tinge of red
[n] rich brown pigment prepared from the ink of cuttlefishes
Webster (1913) Definition: Se"pi*a, n.; pl. E. Sepias, L. Sepi[ae]. [L., fr.
Gr. ??? the cuttlefish, or squid.]
1. (Zo["o]l.)
(a) The common European cuttlefish.
(b) A genus comprising the common cuttlefish and numerous
similar species. See Illustr. under Cuttlefish.
2. A pigment prepared from the ink, or black secretion, of
the sepia, or cuttlefish. Treated with caustic potash, it
has a rich brown color; and this mixed with a red forms
Roman sepia. Cf. India ink, under India.
Sepia drawing or picture, a drawing in monochrome, made
in sepia alone, or in sepia with other brown pigments.
Se"pi*a, a.
Of a dark brown color, with a little red in its composition;
also, made of, or done in, sepia.
Synonyms: burnt sienna, genus Sepia, reddish brown, Venetian red
See Also: brick red, brown, brownness, copper, copper color, cuttle, cuttlefish, family Sepiidae, Indian red, mollusk genus, pigment, Sepiidae
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