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rubicund

/ˈɹubəˌkənd/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.17 in modern English

Syllables
ru-bi-cund
IPA
/ˈɹubəˌkənd/
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Possessing a red complexion; ruddy.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Latin rubicundus, from rubere (“to be red”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: *h₁rewdʰ-, rubicundus

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɹubəˌkənd/
  • British English: /ˈɹuːbɪk(ə)nd/

Inflected Forms

more rubicund (comparative) most rubicund (superlative)

Derived Forms

rubicundity

Frequently Paired Words

rubric ruby rufous rouge russet

Synonyms

ruddy florid sanguine

Questions

How do you pronounce rubicund?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɹubəˌkənd/.
What does rubicund mean?
Possessing a red complexion; ruddy.
Where does rubicund come from?
It is traced to Latin.

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