noun
- Plural of oxblood; a dark brownish-red color resembling the color of dried blood from an ox.
- Plural of oxblood; ceramic or porcelain pieces, especially Chinese vases, with a distinctive dark red glaze.
Usage: Often used in design, fashion, and interior decoration to describe a specific shade of red-brown.
Usage: Collectible; refers to a type of Chinese porcelain with a characteristic oxblood-red glaze.
Examples
- The interior designer chose oxbloods and deep burgundies for the living room palette.
- She collected antique oxbloods from the Qing Dynasty.
- The oxbloods in the museum's collection were valued for their rare glaze.
- He painted the accent wall in a rich oxbloods shade.
- The fashion line featured oxbloods leather jackets and accessories.
- Collectors prize authentic oxbloods vases for their distinctive color and craftsmanship.