# erubescent

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˌɛɹ.ʊˈbɛs.ənt/

## Definitions
1. Red; reddish.
2. Blushing

## Etymology
18th century. From Latin erubescens, present participle of erubescere (“to grow red”); e (“out”) + rubescere. See rubescent.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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