Dun
Dun adjective - Of a dull greyish brown to brownish grey color.
Gray
Gray adjective - Of the color gray.
Usage example: the gray elephant and the gaudily dressed circus performer created a striking contrast
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- In The Book of the Dun Cow, the evil Cockatrice almost perfectly resembles The Hero, Chauntecleer the rooster, the only difference being Cockatrice's scaly gray body, tail, and red eyes.
Source: Evil Counterpart / Literature
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