POMPEII


Meaning of POMPEII in English

(ˈ)päm|pā sometimes pämˈpāˌē, chiefly Brit ˈpämpiˌī or pämˈpēˌī noun

Usage: often capitalized

Etymology: from Pompeii, ancient city in southern Italy

: a moderate to deep reddish brown — called also burnt rose

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