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n. - A person with dark (brown) hair adj. - Marked by dark or relatively dark pigmentation of hair or skin or eyes.

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Usage examples (34)
  • A brunette beauty
  • The complexion of the former class is that which we call a brunette, and the skin is most delicately smooth and soft.
  • What do you call a brunette in a room full of blondes?
  • What do you call a brunette and 3 blondes on the streetcorner?
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  • A "brunet" is a dark-haired male, while a "brunette" is a dark-haired female.
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