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- Dictionaryru·fes·cent/ro͞oˈfesənt/
adjective
- 1. tinged with red or rufous. literary
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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.
Rufescent definition: somewhat reddish; tinged with red; rufous.. See examples of RUFESCENT used in a sentence.
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.
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.
Rufescent is an adjective that means reddish or red-tinged. It comes from Latin rufescens, meaning "to become reddish", and rufus, meaning "red".
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.
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.