Definitions for rufous
ˈru fəsru·fous

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. rufousadjective

   of a red, reddish colour

2. Etymology: From rufus.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Rufous

   Rufous () is a color that may be described as reddish-brown or brownish-red, as of rust or oxidised iron. The first recorded use of rufous as a color name in English was in 1782. However, the color is also recorded earlier in 1527 as a diagnostic urine color.The word "rufous" is derived from the Latin rufus, meaning "red", and is used as an adjective in the names of many animals—especially birds—to describe the color of their skin, fur, or plumage.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Rufousadjective

   reddish; of a yellowish red or brownish red color; tawny

2. Etymology: [L. rufus.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Rufous

   Rufous is a colour that may be described as reddish-brown or brownish-red, as of rust or oxidised iron. The first recorded use of rufous as a colour name in English was in the year 1782. Its hex code is #A81C07. The name "rufous" is derived from the meaning of "red" in Latin and is used as an adjective in the names of many animals, especially birds, to describe the colour of their skin, fur or plumage. Rufous #A81C07

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Rufous

   rōō′fus, adj. reddish or brownish-red: having reddish hair.—adj. Ru′fūlous, somewhat rufous. [L. rufus, akin to ruber, red.]

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Rufous

   brick-red [chronic yellow + dragon's blood].

How to pronounce rufous?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of rufous in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of rufous in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Rufous
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rufous
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rufous
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=rufous
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=rufous
6. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=rufous