# rubescent

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ɹuːˈbɛsənt/

## Definitions
1. turning red; reddening

## Etymology
Attested since at least 1730, from Latin rubescens, present participle of rubescere.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/rubescent