First Known Use: 15th century
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1auburn
adjective au·burn \ˈȯ-bərn\
: reddish brown
Full Definition of AUBURN
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: of the color auburn
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: of a reddish-brown color
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Origin of AUBURN
Middle English auborne blond, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin alburnus whitish, from Latin alburnum sapwood
2auburn
noun
Definition of AUBURN
: a moderate brown
First Known Use of AUBURN
1613
Auburn
geographical name Au·burn \ˈȯ-bərn\
Definition of AUBURN
1
city E Alabama pop 53,380
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city SW Maine pop 23,055
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city cen New York pop 27,687
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city W Washington pop 70,180
AUBURN Defined for Kids
auburn
adjective au·burn \ˈȯ-bərn\
Definition of AUBURN for Kids
: of a reddish brown color <auburn hair>
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