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rufous
[ roo-fuhs ]
adjective
- reddish; tinged with red; brownish red.
rufous
/ ˈruːfəs /
adjective
- reddish-brown
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Word History and Origins
Origin of rufous1
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Example Sentences
Bruce said it’s possible this particular rufous may pass on to her offspring the urge to winter in Northern Virginia.
Synallaxis erythrothorax Sclater: Rufous-breasted Spinetail.
The rufous colour of the back increases the impression; the hedgerows look red in the sunshine.
The adult male of this species has a rufous breast band, while the female has only a greenish one.
In form this duck is much like the last, but in color is more of a rufous all over, being darkest on the upper parts.
This species is somewhat darker, and more rufous on the under tail coverts than the above.
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