Definitions for rubescentruˈbɛs ənt
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ru•bes•centruˈbɛs ənt(adj.)
becoming red; blushing.
Origin of rubescent:
1725–35; < L rubēscent-, s. of rubēscēns, prp. of rubēscere to redden, der. of rubēre be red (der. of ruberred ); see -escent
ru•bes′cence(n.)
Wiktionary
rubescent(Adjective)
turning red; reddening
Origin: Attested since at least 1730, from rubescens, present participle of rubesco.
Webster Dictionary
Rubescent(adj)
growing or becoming red; tending to redness
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