Rufous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹuːfəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Rufous is an adjective meaning of a reddish colour.
Meaning
of a reddish colour.
More Meanings
- (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.
Word Forms
- rufouses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hummingbird, hummingbirds, aithochrous, fulvous, red-billed, yellow-rumped.
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