Rufous

Rufous () is a colour that may be described as reddish-brown or brownish-red, as of rust or oxidised iron. The first recorded use of rufous as a colour name in English was in 1782.Maerz and Paul A Dictionary of Color New York:1930 McGraw-Hill Page 203; Color Sample of Rufous: Page 45 Plate 10 Color Sample A10 However, the colour is also recorded earlier in 1527 as a diagnostic urine colour.Anon., Here begineth the seinge of urynes. London, 1527; British Museum.

The word "rufous" is derived from the Latin , meaning "red", and is used as an adjective in the names of many animals—especially birds—to describe the colour of their skin, fur, or plumage.

See also

List of colors: N–Z Shades of brown Shades of red

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