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sepia

/sɪˈpiːə/ noun · British & US
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What does sepia mean?

noun

A brownish-yellow dye or pigment, especially one derived from the ink sacs of cuttlefish. A photograph or painting that has been treated to give a brownish-yellow tone, especially one that is intended to resemble an old photograph.

Example

"The sepia-toned photograph brought back memories of her grandmother."

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