/ˈroxo/
Translation
red
Word origin
From Latin russeus ('reddish'), from russus ('red'). The same root gives English russet.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- russeus
- English cognates
- russet
Grammar
Examples
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She is wearing a very elegant red dress.
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The tomatoes are already red and ready to eat.
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The light turned red suddenly.
verla .
He turned red with embarrassment when he saw her come in.
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My sister is wearing a very pretty red dress.
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They painted the kitchen door bright red.
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