Rufous

Definitions

1. Ellipsis of rufous hummingbird.
   abbreviation, alt-of, countable, ellipsis
2. A reddish-brown colour, as of rust.
   uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Partners in Flight — a conservation group that tracks several species of birds, including hummingbirds — estimates that the rufous population is currently 62% smaller than it was in 1966. […] Rufouses are adapting, however, and becoming more willing to use⟳ urban feeders and gardens.”

CEFR level