bistered

/ˈbɪstərd/
adjective
  1. Colored or stained with bistre, a brownish pigment made from wood soot.
    • The bistered walls of the ancient kitchen told stories of countless fires.
    • The old map had bistered edges from age and smoke.
    • She admired the bistered tones in the artist's sepia sketch.
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