Brunette
/bruːˈnɛt/noun
A person with dark brown or black hair.
Did you know?The term 'brunette' comes from a diminutive of the Old French word 'brun', which relates to the color brown, often associated with earthiness and stability in alchemical traditions.
Etymological Timeline
Old French
Old French
brun
“dark, brown, related to color of hair or skin.”
14th Century
Old French
brunet
“the diminutive form of brun, indicating a smaller or softer brown.”
17th Century
French
brunette
“a feminine form of brunet, used specifically for dark-haired women.”
Modern English
English
brunette
“an adopted term for a woman with dark brown hair.”