English Explanatory Dictionary

redness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state or quality of being red.
  2. A red discoloration, especially of skin.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

redness rednesses

Etymology

From Middle English reednes, rednesse, from Old English rēadnes (“redness”), equivalent to red + -ness.

Related words

reddening ruddiness erythema rash
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