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Rufous

//ˈɹuːfəs// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    of a reddish colour not-comparable
Noun
  1. 1
    Ellipsis of rufous hummingbird. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, ellipsis

    "Partners in Flight — a conservation group that tracks several species of birds, including hummingbirds — estimates that the rufous population is currently 62% smaller than it was in 1966. […] Rufouses are adapting, however, and becoming more willing to use urban feeders and gardens."

  2. 2
    A reddish-brown colour, as of rust. uncountable

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin rūfus (“red”).

Etymology 2

From Latin rūfus (“red”).

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