Vandyke brown — n. 1. a deep brown pigment used by Van Dyck 2. any of several other brown pigments or colors … English World dictionary
Vandyke-brown — See Vandyke brown. * * * … Universalium
Vandyke brown — noun Etymology: from its use by the painter Vandyke Date: circa 1850 a natural brown black pigment of organic matter obtained from bog earth or peat or lignite deposits; also any of various synthetic brown pigments … New Collegiate Dictionary
Vandyke brown — 1. a medium brown color. 2. any of several dark brown pigments consisting of iron oxide mixed with lampblack or similar materials. [1840 50] * * * … Universalium
Vandyke brown — 1. noun A medium brown colour. 2. adjective Of a medium brown colour … Wiktionary
Vandyke brown — /vændaɪk ˈbraʊn/ (say vanduyk brown) noun 1. any of several dark brown pigments consisting of iron oxide admixed with lampblack or similar materials. –adjective 2. of such a colour …
Vandyke brown — noun a moderate brown color • Hypernyms: ↑brown, ↑brownness … Useful english dictionary
Vandyke brown — noun a deep rich brown … English new terms dictionary
Vandyke — Van*dyke (v[a^]n*d[imac]k ), a. Of or pertaining to the style of Vandyke the painter; used or represented by Vandyke. His Vandyke dress. Macaulay. [Written also {Vandyck}.] [1913 Webster] {Vandyke brown} (Paint.), a pigment of a deep… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Vandyke cape — Vandyke Van*dyke (v[a^]n*d[imac]k ), a. Of or pertaining to the style of Vandyke the painter; used or represented by Vandyke. His Vandyke dress. Macaulay. [Written also {Vandyck}.] [1913 Webster] {Vandyke brown} (Paint.), a pigment of a deep… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
