adj
Meaning 1
Having subdued colors.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
subfusc
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sŭb-fŭsk'
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/sʌbˈfʌsk/
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rhymes with -ʌsk
noun
Meaning 2
Dark clothing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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noun
Meaning 3
Clothing acceptable, by regulation at certain universities, for an examination or official event.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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noun
Meaning 4
Formal clothing worn on special academic occasions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Qualifier: Oxford University
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adjective satellite
Meaning 5
devoid of brightness or appeal
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- a subfusc mining town
- dark subfusc clothing
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History
Etymology
From Latin subfuscus (“moderately dark”).