infuscate

[ in-fuhs-keyt, -kit ]

adjective

, Entomology.

1. darkened with a fuscous or brownish tinge.

infuscate

/ ɪnˈfʌskeɪt /

adjective

1. (esp of the wings of an insect) tinged with brown

Word History and Origins

Origin of infuscate¹

First recorded in 1640–50; from Latin infuscātus, past participle of infuscāre “to darken, discolor”; in- ², fuscous, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of infuscate¹

C17: from Latin infuscāre to darken, from fuscus dark