rufescent

(ro̵̅o̅ fesənt)

adjective

reddish; red-tinged

Origin: L rufescens, prp. of rufescere, to become red < rufus, red

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See rufescent in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Tinged with red.

Origin:

Origin: Latin rūfēscēns, rūfēscent-

Origin: , present participle of rūfēscere, to become red

Origin: , from rūfus, red, reddish; see reudh- in Indo-European roots

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  • ru·fesˈcence noun
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