rubescent

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. turning red; reddening

Pronunciation

/ɹuːˈbɛsənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-rubescent.wav

Word forms

rubescent more rubescent most rubescent

Etymology

Attested since at least 1730, from Latin rubescens, present participle of rubescere. By surface analysis, Latin rub(eō) + -escent.

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