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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.

beige, tan, brownish, tawny, flesh colored, natural, unbleached, fawn, grayish yellow, old ivory, chamois; see also tan.

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

  • color: Double Knitting ( 4/8 wc ) - approx 820m per cone A simple classical yarn in a natural ecru color.
  • contrast: Made from dark blue polyester with ecru contrast trim and featuring tour embroidery.

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