Definition of Seinna
Sienna or Siena (28), an interesting old Italian city of much
importance during the Middle Ages, in Central Italy, 60 m. S. of
Florence, is still surrounded by its ancient wall, and contains several
fine Gothic structures, notably its cathedral (13th century) and
municipal palace; has a university and institute of fine arts; silk and
cloth weaving, and a wine and oil trade are the chief industries.
- Wikipedia
Si*en"na (?), n. [It. terra di
Siena, fr. Siena in Italy.] (Chem.) Clay that
is colored red or brown by the oxides of iron or manganese, and used
as a pigment. It is used either in the raw state or burnt.
Burnt sienna, sienna made of a much redder
color by the action of fire. -- Raw sienna,
sienna in its natural state, of a transparent yellowish brown
color.
Si*en"na (?), n. [It. terra di
Siena, fr. Siena in Italy.] (Chem.) Clay that
is colored red or brown by the oxides of iron or manganese, and used
as a pigment. It is used either in the raw state or burnt.
Burnt sienna, sienna made of a much redder
color by the action of fire. -- Raw sienna,
sienna in its natural state, of a transparent yellowish brown
color.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- a form of clay containing iron and manganese.
- a pigment with a reddish-brown colour.
- (colour) a reddish-brown colour.
sienna colour:
- (colour) having a reddish-brown colour.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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