strawberry blonde vs tan

strawberry blonde

noun
  • 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. 

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

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. 

tan

noun
  • An Armenian drink made of yoghurt and water similar to airan and doogh 

  • Synonym of picul, particularly in Cantonese contexts. 

  • A yellowish-brown colour. 

  • A twig or small switch. 

  • A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources. 

  • The bark of an oak or other tree from which tannic acid is obtained. 

verb
  • To change an animal hide into leather by soaking it in tannic acid. To work as a tanner. 

  • To kill by gun, to shoot. 

  • To spank or beat. 

  • To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun. 

num
  • The second cardinal number two, formerly used in Celtic areas, especially Cumbria and parts of Yorkshire, for counting sheep, and stitches in knitting. 

adj
  • Yellowish-brown. 

  • Having dark skin as a result of exposure to the sun or an artificial process intended to mimic this effect. 

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