ecru
ecru
Definition
ecru (ek′ro̵̅o̅′, ā′kro̵̅o̅′)
adjective, noun
light tan; beige
Etymology: Fr écru, unbleached, raw < OFr escru < es- (L ex-), intens. + cru, raw < L crudus (see crude): in reference to the color of unbleached linen
ecru
Synonyms
ecru
modif.
ecru
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- stock: We will shortly be stocking the natural undyed ecru on a 400g cones.
Adjective modifier
- natural: Organic cotton kimono in natural ecru, with print logo on the back.
- undyed: We will shortly be stocking the natural undyed ecru on a 400g cones.
Modifies a noun
