1. of a dull yellowish-brown or tawny color

Examples

• The fulvous plumage of the hawk blended perfectly with the desert landscape.
• She wore a fulvous coat that reminded me of autumn leaves.
• The fulvous soil in that region is rich in minerals.
• The bird's fulvous coloring provided excellent camouflage in the grassland.
• The artist mixed ochre and umber to achieve a fulvous tone.