Definitions for rufescentruˈfɛs ənt
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ru•fes•centruˈfɛs ənt(adj.)
somewhat reddish.
Origin of rufescent:
1810–20; < L rūfēscent-, s. of rūfēscēns, prp. of rūfēscere to redden, inchoative der. of rūfusred , tawny; see -escent
ru•fes′cence(n.)
Wiktionary
rufescent(Adjective)
Reddish; tinged with red.
Origin: C 1820, from rufescens, present participle of rufesco, from rufus
Webster Dictionary
Rufescent(adj)
reddish; tinged with red
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