rufescent

/ruˈfɛsənt/
adjective
  1. 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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