How Do You Spell STRAW-COLOURED?

Pronunciation: [stɹˈɔːkˈʌləd] (IPA)

The word "straw-coloured" is spelled with two "l's" even though it is pronounced with only one. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled /strɔː ˈkʌləd/. The reason for this spelling is due to its origin in British English, which tends to use "ou" instead of "o" in certain words. In contrast, the American English spelling of the word is "straw-colored". Despite the difference in spelling, both variations of the word have the same meaning, referring to a pale yellow hue resembling the color of straw.

STRAW-COLOURED Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "straw-coloured" is an adjective that describes an object or substance having a hue or appearance similar to the color of straw, which is a pale yellow or beige tone. The word "straw" refers to the long, hollow stalks of grain plants such as wheat, barley, or rice that have been harvested and dried. These stalks usually have a light yellowish or golden color.

    When something is described as "straw-coloured," it typically means that it has a light yellow or pale beige hue, resembling the color of straw. This adjective is often used to describe various natural or man-made objects that possess this specific shade. For example, a person's hair may be described as straw-coloured if their locks have a light yellow tone similar to that of dried straw. Similarly, a fabric or textile can be referred to as straw-coloured if it has a pale yellowish or light beige color.

    The term "straw-coloured" is commonly employed to depict certain natural or artificial objects that possess a distinct yellowish or beige hue reminiscent of straw. It helps to give a more precise description of the color and allows for clearer communication regarding the visual characteristics of the object or substance being referred to.

  2. Of the colour of straw.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for STRAW-COLOURED

  • straw-clored
  • straw-colored
  • straw-colo red
  • atraw-coloured
  • ztraw-coloured
  • xtraw-coloured
  • dtraw-coloured
  • etraw-coloured
  • wtraw-coloured
  • srraw-coloured
  • sfraw-coloured
  • sgraw-coloured
  • syraw-coloured
  • s6raw-coloured
  • s5raw-coloured
  • steaw-coloured
  • stdaw-coloured
  • stfaw-coloured
  • sttaw-coloured
  • st5aw-coloured

Etymology of STRAW-COLOURED

The word "straw-coloured" is a compound word formed from the noun "straw" and the adjective "coloured".

The noun "straw" originated from the Old English word "streaw", which can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "strawam". It refers to the dried stalks of cereal plants, such as wheat, barley, or oats, after the grain has been removed. "Straw" has been used to make various items like bedding, baskets, hats, and as a feed for animals.

The word "coloured" is derived from the Old French word "color", which came from the Latin word "color". "Coloured" refers to having a particular hue or color, and it emphasizes the appearance or shade of an object.

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