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   ru·fes·cent

   /ro͞oˈfesənt/

   adjective

   • 1. tinged with red or rufous. literary

   Word Origin early 19th century: from Latin rufescent- ‘becoming reddish’, from the verb rufescere, from rufus ‘reddish’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. rufescence noun

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   Rufescent is an adjective that means reddish, from Latin rufus red. Learn the etymology, first known use, and dictionary entries of rufescent.

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   Rufescent definition: somewhat reddish; tinged with red; rufous.. See examples of RUFESCENT used in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRUFESCENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   tinged with red or becoming red. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Derived forms. rufescence (ruˈfescence) noun. Word origin. C19: from Latin rūfescere to grow reddish, from rūfus red, auburn.

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   Rufescent means tinged with red or becoming red, from Latin rūfescere. Find out more about its usage, origin, and related words in botany and English.

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   Rufescent is an adjective that means reddish or red-tinged. It comes from Latin rufescens, meaning "to become reddish", and rufus, meaning "red".

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryRUFESCENT definition in American English - Collins Online...

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   Rufescent means reddish or red-tinged, especially in botany. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences and compare it with synonyms and related words.

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   Rufescent is an adjective meaning becoming reddish or tinged with red, derived from Latin rufescere. It is also a verb in Latin, meaning to become reddish.