Where does “rubicund” come from?
Rubicund comes from Latin rubicundus, derived from Latin rubere, both ultimately rooted in Proto-Indo-European h₁rewdʰ-, meaning to be or become red.
rubicund (English): Ruddy; possessing a red complexion
Definitions
- Ruddy; possessing a red complexion
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