| ̷ ̷ˌhȯ(r)ˈten(t)sēə, -nch(ē)ə noun
Usage: often capitalized H
Etymology: rose (II) + New Latin Hortensia (synonym of Hydrangea ), from Hortense van Nassau, sister of Prince Charles Henri Nicolas Othon de Nassau-Siegen died 1808 military adventurer who in French service accompanied Bougainville in his voyage around the world (1766-69) + New Latin -ia
: a light reddish brown that is redder, lighter, and slightly stronger than copper tan and lighter than monkey skin — called also rose bisque