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   rufescent

   /ruːˈfɛsnt/

   adjective

   • 1. tinged with red. literary

   Word Origin early 19th century: from Latin rufescent- ‘becoming reddish’, from the verb rufescere, from rufus ‘reddish’.

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   • 1. rufescence noun

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   Rufescent is an adjective that means reddish, from Latin rufus (red). Learn the etymology, first known use, and examples of rufescent in the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Rufescent definition: somewhat reddish; tinged with red; rufous.. See examples of RUFESCENT used in a sentence.

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   Rufescent is an adjective that means tinged with red or becoming red, especially in botany. Learn the word origin, pronunciation, synonyms, and examples of rufescent in British and American English.

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   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.

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   Rufescent is an adjective that means reddish or red-tinged. It comes from Latin rufescens, meaning "to become reddish", and rufus, meaning "red".

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   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.