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infuscate

[ in-fuhs-keyt, -kit ]

adjective

Entomology.
  1. darkened with a fuscous or brownish tinge.

infuscate

/ ɪˈʌɪ /

adjective

  1. (esp of the wings of an insect) tinged with brown
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of infuscate1

First recorded in 1640–50; from Latin Դڳܲٳܲ, past participle of Դڳܲ “to darken, discolor”; in- 2, fuscous, -ate 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of infuscate1

C17: from Latin Դڳܲ to darken, from fuscus dark
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Example Sentences

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Who can say how many infuscated minds you will illumine when it comes to speech-making.

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