flame-coloured


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flame-coloured

adj
(Colours) having a strong reddish-orange colour
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Adj.1.flame-coloured - having the brilliant orange-red color of flames
coloured, colorful - having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination; "colored crepe paper"; "the film was in color"; "amber-colored heads of grain"
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flame-coloured

flame-colored (US) [ˈfleɪmˌkʌləd] ADJde un amarillo intenso
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flame-coloured

adjfeuerfarben
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References in classic literature ?
Above, the sky would be of a cold blue colour, save for a fringe of flame-coloured streaks on the horizon that kept turning ever paler and paler; and when the moon had come out there would be wafted through the limpid air the sounds of a frightened bird fluttering, of a bulrush rubbing against its fellows in the gentle breeze, and of a fish rising with a splash.
Heavy bands of astrakhan were slashed across the sleeves and fronts of his double-breasted coat, while the deep blue cloak which was thrown over his shoulders was lined with flame-coloured silk and secured at the neck with a brooch which consisted of a single flaming beryl.
She was dressed up in a crinoline, a mantle and a straw hat with a flame-coloured feather in it, all very old and shabby.
To be fair, I'll miss those stunning shots of the spectacular Cornish landscape, the stirring music - and Demelza's fantastic, flame-coloured hair.
The colour extravaganza continued with rich pink dahlias, coleus with flame-coloured foliage in pots which will be easily lifted indoors for winter, and some spicy orange Tagetes such as 'Cinnabar'.
violet mixed pink The colour extravaganza continued with rich pink dahlias, coleus with flame-coloured foliage in pots which will be easily lifted indoors for winter, and some spicy orange Tagetes such as 'Cinnabar'.
When her isolation is interrupted by the bright green and yellow 'Chit-Chat bird', then the flame-coloured 'Peck-Peck bird' and the tiny blue 'Flip-Flap bird' her response each time to their offer of friendship and fun is simply to squawk 'Go away!
Gingers have faced a lot of flack over the years, for their pale complexions and flame-coloured hair.
The unique resort rises up from flame-coloured dunes like a mirage, inviting adventure in the most luxurious of styles.
Now the temperature has dropped and autumn is at its flame-coloured best, prepare yourself for the meaner months ahead.
Some of the ingredients to play around with include dark-leaved dahlias with flame-coloured flowers, eucomis (the pineapple plant) and Ricinus communis 'Impala', a very dark-leaved version of the castor-oil plant.