RUFOUS

Etymology

Adjective

rufous (not comparable)

of a reddish colour

Noun

rufous (uncountable)

A reddish-brown colour, as of rust.

Source: Wiktionary


Ru"fous, a. Etym: [L. rufus.]

Definition: Reddish; of a yellowish red or brownish red color; tawny.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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