rubicund

(ro̵̅o̅bə kund′)

adjective

reddish; ruddy

Origin: Fr rubicond < L rubicundus < ruber, red

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See rubicund in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Inclined to a healthy rosiness; ruddy.

Origin:

Origin: Latin rubicundus; see reudh- in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

  • ruˌbi·cunˈdi·ty (-kŭnˈdĭ-tē) noun

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