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fuscous

UK
/ˈfʌskəs/
US
/ˈfʌskəs/

Translations

fuscousadjective
more fuscous
Comp.
most fuscous
Super.
UK
/ˈfʌskəs/
US
/ˈfʌskəs/
sombreLittéraire; pour une teinte obscure, sombre ou crépusculaire.
The fuscous clouds loomed ominously over the horizon, signaling an approaching storm.
Les nuages sombres se profilaient de façon inquiétante à l’horizon, annonçant une tempête imminente.
Additional translations
brun grisâtreTerme surtout scientifique; décrit une coloration brunâtre tirant sur le gris, notamment chez les insectes.
Synonyms
dark
dull
somber
brownish
dusky

Definitions

fuscousadjective
Having a dark, somber, or dusky color or tone.
The fuscous clouds loomed ominously over the horizon, signaling an approaching storm.
(chiefly scientific) Having a dark brownish-gray or dusky coloration, especially of the wings or body of an insect.
The moth's fuscous wings blended perfectly with the bark.
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