taupe / tope [to:p]
taupe – n. – a dull, brownish shade of grey
tope – n. & v. – n. – 1. a small shark, a dog-fish, several species of the genus Galeus; 2. a wren; 3. in East India, a grove or orchard especially mango; 4. a domed structure for preserving relics especially of Buddhist or Jain origin; v. – 1. tilt over, cause to slope or lean to one side; overturn, topple; 2. drink copiously and habitually