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I learnt today that the word Orange was used to describe the fruit before it was used to describe the colour.

So what word was used before 'Orange' to describe the colour?

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DaySpider · 26-30, F

Red, I think.

People with "red" hair actually have some shade more like orange.

A robin "redbreast" actually has an orange patch on his breast.

Ironicman · 56-60, M

@DaySpider I get that