# sard

> English word · Noun · IPA /sɑː(ɹ)d/

## Definitions
1. A variety of carnelian, of a rich reddish yellow or brownish red color.
2. Any of various brownish red earth pigments formerly used in cosmetics and painting; has more yellow, hardly any blue (see puce), is lighter than russet and darker than traditional carnelian.

## Etymology
From Middle English sarde, borrowed from Old French sarde, from Latin sarda, sardius. Doublet of sardius.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/sard