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rufescent Definition

ru·fes·cent (ro̵̅o̅ fes′ənt)

adjective

reddish; red-tinged

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

rufescent Related Forms
ru·fes′·cence noun

Browse dictionary entries near rufescent

  1. ‹ rueful
  2. ‹ rue anemone
  3. ‹ rue
  4. ‹ Rudolph
  5. ‹ Rudolf I
  6. ‹ Rudolf
  7. ‹ rudiments
  8. ‹ rudimentary
  9. ‹ rudiment
  10. ‹ rudery
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