Definitions

1. verb

to become or cause to become flecked or spotted with red or reddish hues, as if with threads of gold

“The setting sun began to rutilate the clouds, casting a warm orange glow over the landscape.”

2. verb

to cause something to become flecked or spotted with red or reddish hues

“The artist’s skilled use of color caused the painting to rutilate, drawing the viewer’s eye to the central image.”

3. noun

a reddish-yellow color, especially one with threads of gold

“The rutilate of the sunset was breathtaking, with hues of pink and orange blending into the deep blue of the sky.”