First Known Use: 15th century
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rutilant
adjective ru·ti·lant \ˈrü-tə-lənt\
Definition of RUTILANT
: having a reddish glow
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Origin of RUTILANT
Middle English rutilaunt, from Latin rutilant-, rutilans, past participle of rutilare to glow reddish, from rutilus ruddy; probably akin to Latin ruber red — more at red
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