English Explanatory Dictionary

erubescence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of becoming red; reddening.
  2. Redness of the skin or surface of anything; a blushing.
  3. Reddishness.

Pronunciation

/ˌɛɹʊˈbɛsəns/ /ˌɛɹuˈbɛsəns/

Word forms

erubescence erubescences erubescency

Etymology

Mid 18th century. From Latin erubescens, from erubesco, from ex- + rubesco. Compare French érubescence. By surface analysis, e- + Latin rub(eō) + -escence.

Related words

erubescent
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