rufescent
/ruˈfɛsənt/
adjective
- Tending to be reddish or tinged with red; somewhat rufous in color.
- Botanists noted the rufescent edges of the leaves, which turned redder in autumn.
- The bird's feathers had a rufescent tint on the wings, especially in the sunlight.
- The rufescent hue of the clay soil gave the landscape a warm, earthy look.
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