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JadziaDax · 10-09-2003, 01:00 AM

The Word of the Day for October 9 is:

rutilant • \ROO-tuh-lunt\ • (adjective) having a reddish glow

A little more information about today’s word:
"Rutilant," which first appeared in English late in the 15th century, is used in English today to describe anything with a reddish or fiery glow, such as a sunset or flushed skin. It derives from the Latin "rutilus," meaning "ruddy," which is probably related to the Latin "ruber," meaning "red." "Ruber" itself is a direct ancestor of our word "rubella" (a disease named for the reddish color one's skin turns when afflicted with the condition) and "rubric" (which, among other things, can refer to a book or manuscript heading that is done or underlined in red). "Ruber" is also a distant relative of several English words for things that bear a reddish tone (including "russet," "rust," and "ruby") and even of the word "red" itself.

My sentence:
Embarrassed by the surprise party we sprung on her, Joyce held up her hands in an effort to hide her rutilant face.

Based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 10th Edition.

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10-09-2003, 01:00 AM	#33 (permalink)
JadziaDax Loser Location: who the fuck cares?	Word of the day October 9 The Word of the Day for October 9 is: rutilant • \ROO-tuh-lunt\ • (adjective) having a reddish glow A little more information about today’s word: "Rutilant," which first appeared in English late in the 15th century, is used in English today to describe anything with a reddish or fiery glow, such as a sunset or flushed skin. It derives from the Latin "rutilus," meaning "ruddy," which is probably related to the Latin "ruber," meaning "red." "Ruber" itself is a direct ancestor of our word "rubella" (a disease named for the reddish color one's skin turns when afflicted with the condition) and "rubric" (which, among other things, can refer to a book or manuscript heading that is done or underlined in red). "Ruber" is also a distant relative of several English words for things that bear a reddish tone (including "russet," "rust," and "ruby") and even of the word "red" itself. My sentence: Embarrassed by the surprise party we sprung on her, Joyce held up her hands in an effort to hide her rutilant face. Based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 10th Edition. Next sentence?