sard

  1. Noun.  (mineral) A variety of carnelian, of a rich reddish yellow or brownish red color.
  2. Noun.  Any of various brownish red earth pigments formerly used in cosmetics and painting; has more yellow, hardly any blue (see puce), is lighter than russet and darker than traditional carnelian.

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