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rufous Definition

ru·fous (ro̵̅o̅fəs)

adjective

brownish-red

Etymology: L rufus, reddish, red

rufous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • tail: It is a very distinctive bird particularly in flight where its short, rufous tail easily identifies it.
  • bird: Chris Eastwood mentioned that all birds at Varirata appear to be rufous phase birds.
  • wing: A large, stocky lark which shows conspicuous rufous wings in flight.
  • underparts: Here the winter birder should look for Pink-billed Larks with their warm chestnut or rufous underparts.
  • tinge: Small olive-brown warbler with slight rufous tinge to upperparts.
  • female: Juveniles are similar to the rufous female, but with a white patch on the nape.

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  6. rufescent
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