noun, adjective
2. Definitions:noun: a reddish-brown color; a brown pigment prepared from the ink of cuttlefishes; a genus of cuttlefishes that includes the common cuttlefish; a photographic process that produces brownish tones; a brownish-gray color of photographs produced by this process
adjective: of a reddish-brown color; relating to or denoting a photographic process using sepia pigment
3. Pronunciations:US: /ˈsiːpiə/
UK: /ˈsiːpɪə/
4. Origin and Usage:The word "sepia" comes from the Greek word "sēpía," meaning "cuttlefish." The ink of cuttlefish was used to create the brown pigment that is now known as sepia. Sepia is commonly used in photography to create a vintage or nostalgic effect. It is also used to describe a reddish-brown color.
5. Synonyms:brown, reddish-brown, tan, beige, ochre
6. Related Words:cutie, scape, scape, sauce, scuba, scuff, scull, scurf, scuta, scute, secco, seedy, seely, seepy, segno, seine, seise, seism, seize, selah, selfs, sella, selle, sells, selva, semen, semi-
7. Example Sentences:noun: The photograph had a sepia tone, giving it a vintage look. The artist used sepia ink to create the painting. The cuttlefish belongs to the genus Sepia.
adjective: The sepia filter gave the photo a nostalgic feel. The sepia color of the walls complemented the wooden furniture.