rubicund

adjective

ru·bi·cund ˈrü-bi-(ˌ)kənd

: ruddy

rubicundity

ˌrü-bi-ˈkən-də-tē

noun

the rubicund face of his father the rubicund face of a man who clearly got a lot of fresh air and exercise

Etymology

Middle English rubicunde, from Latin rubicundus, from rubēre to be red; akin to Latin rubeus

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of rubicund was in the 15th century

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Style

“Rubicund.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rubicund. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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rubicund

adjective

ru·bi·cund ˈrü-bi-(ˌ)kənd

: ruddy sense 1

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