fuscous

/ˈfʌskəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

having a dark or dusky color; dark-colored, especially with a brown or reddish tint

“The fuscous rocks formed a dramatic backdrop for the landscape.”

2. noun

a dark-colored fly of the family Tachinidae

“The entomologist carefully observed the fuscous fly in its natural habitat.”

Synonyms

  • dark
  • fuscate
  • fuscated

Antonyms

  • illuminated
  • luminous