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roseate

Pronunciation: /ˈrəʊzɪət/
Definition of roseate

adjective

  • rose-coloured:the early, roseate light
  • used in names of birds with partly pink plumage, e.g. roseate tern.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin roseus 'rosy' (from rosa 'rose') + -ate2

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