rubiginose Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ru*big"i*nose`, Ru*big"i*nous adjective (Also<

• Rubiginose
• Rubiginous

)

Etymology

L. rubiginosus, fr. rubigo, robigo, rust: cf. F. rubigineux.

Definitions

1. (Bot.) Having the appearance or color of iron rust; rusty-looking.