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Word of the Day - Erubescent
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erubescent
Pronunciation: /ˌɛrʊˈbɛs(ə)nt/
adjective
rare
Reddening; blushing.
Origin
Mid 18th century: from Latin erubescent- ‘blushing’, from the verb erubescere, from e- (variant of ex-) ‘out’ + rubescere ‘redden’ (from rubere ‘be red’).
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What you suggest makes me blush.
And you are in too much a rush.
Erubescent are my cheeks.
And much much more is flush.
