# rufous

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈɹuːfəs/ · frequency rank #60,435

## Definitions
1. of a reddish colour

## Etymology
From Latin rūfus (“red”).

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