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fuscous

/ˈfʌs.kəs/

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adjective

C2formalcommonobsolete/ˈfʌs.kəs/

An obsolete adjective meaning dark, dusky, or of a dark brownish-gray color.

  • 🇷🇺Устаревшее прилагательное, означающее тёмный, сумрачный или тёмно-серо-коричневого цвета.
  1. Dusky brownish-grey color C2 formal

    Describing a dark, brownish-grey hue, often used in scientific or literary contexts.

    • The bird's feathers were a fuscous shade, blending perfectly with the tree bark.
    • The old photograph had a fuscous tint, giving it an antique feel.
    • The soil in the region is fuscous, rich in organic matter.

    🇷🇺Темно-серо-коричневый

    Synonyms: darkduskymurkysombresubfusc

  • more fuscous comparative form
  • most fuscous superlative form