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subfusc

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌbfʌsk, sʌbˈfʌsk/
Definition of subfusc

adjective

literary
  • dull; gloomy:the light was subfusc and aqueous

noun

[mass noun] British
  • the dark formal clothing worn for examinations and formal occasions at some universities.

Origin:

early 18th century: from Latin subfuscus, from sub- 'somewhat' + fuscus 'dark brown'

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