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Definition of rufescent in English: rufescentadjective rʊˈfɛs(ə)ntro͞oˈfes(ə)nt literary Tinged with red. Example sentencesExamples - The plumage nearly lacks gray or rufescent tones, and the undertail coverts have much paler bases that contrast less with the tips.
- The Panama Canal watershed boasts 560 bird species including the rufescent tiger heron and chestnut-mandibled toucan.
Synonyms scarlet, vermilion, ruby, ruby-red, ruby-coloured, cherry, cherry-red, cerise, cardinal, carmine, wine, wine-red, wine-coloured, claret, claret-red, claret-coloured, blood-red
Origin Early 19th century: from Latin rufescent- 'becoming reddish', from the verb rufescere, from rufus 'reddish'. Definition of rufescent in US English: rufescentadjectivero͞oˈfes(ə)nt literary Tinged with red or rufous. Example sentencesExamples - The Panama Canal watershed boasts 560 bird species including the rufescent tiger heron and chestnut-mandibled toucan.
- The plumage nearly lacks gray or rufescent tones, and the undertail coverts have much paler bases that contrast less with the tips.
Synonyms scarlet, vermilion, ruby, ruby-red, ruby-coloured, cherry, cherry-red, cerise, cardinal, carmine, wine, wine-red, wine-coloured, claret, claret-red, claret-coloured, blood-red
Origin Early 19th century: from Latin rufescent- ‘becoming reddish’, from the verb rufescere, from rufus ‘reddish’. |