rust vs strawberry blonde

rust

noun
  • A reddish-brown color. 

  • A similar substance based on another metal (usually with qualification, such as "copper rust"). 

  • A disease of plants caused by a reddish-brown fungus. 

  • Damage caused to stamps and album pages by a fungal infection. 

  • The deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation. 

verb
  • To (cause to) degenerate in idleness; to make or become dull or impaired by inaction. 

  • To oxidize, especially of iron or steel. 

  • To cause to oxidize. 

  • To be affected with the parasitic fungus called rust. 

  • Of a black cat or its fur, to turn rust-coloured following long periods of exposure to sunlight. 

strawberry blonde

noun
  • A person, especially a female, who has hair of this colour. 

  • A cocktail comprising one part vodka to two parts cherry brandy to three parts cola topped with a dash of cream and stirred gently with a swizzle stick before serving. 

adj
  • An uncommon hair colour that is a combination of blonde and red. Strawberry blonde hair appears blonde in dim light, but when exposed to sun or a bright light, the hair may assume a slight tinge of pink or red color. 

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