[ˈruːfəs], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- reddish brown in colour
(e.g: handsome rufous plumage)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 18th century: from Latin rufus ‘red, reddish’ + -ous

[ˈruːfəs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a reddish-brown colour
(e.g: pale southern races of peregrine have some rufous on nape)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 18th century: from Latin rufus ‘red, reddish’ + -ous