First Known Use: 1817
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rufescent
adjective ru·fes·cent \rü-ˈfe-sənt\
Definition of RUFESCENT
: reddish
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Origin of RUFESCENT
Latin rufescent-, rufescens, present participle of rufescere to become reddish, from rufus red — more at red
Rhymes with RUFESCENT
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