What does rufous mean?
Rufous means of a reddish colour.
Rufous
/ˈɹuːfəs/ · adjective
Meaning
of a reddish colour.
Definitions by Sense
- of a reddish colour
- (countable) Ellipsis of rufous hummingbird.
- (uncountable) A reddish-brown colour, as of rust.
Example Sentences
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.
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Word Forms
- rufouses
Usage Notes
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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.
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