rufous
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of rufous
Example Sentences
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Gabriel Chaile's artwork depicts the unique nest of the Rufous Hornero bird, a national emblem of Argentina, with the bird known for building homes on high surfaces such as light poles and monuments.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2024
If you love artisan bread, don’t miss checking out Rufous.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2022
Rufous, trust-gobbling Mr. Odium first dickered with Banker Glore for Continental Chicago, was turned down flat.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Does Rufous travel from one tree to another, or does he live in just one tree?" asked Happy Jack Squirrel.
From The Burgess Animal Book for Children by Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo)
It appears that Mrs. Rufous usually has one of these big nests to herself, Rufous having a small nest of his own out on one of the branches.
From The Burgess Animal Book for Children by Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo)
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