fulvescent,a.|fʌlˈvɛsənt| [f. L. fulv-us(see fulvous) + -escent.] Passing into a fulvous tint, somewhat tawny. 1816Kirby & Sp.Entomol. (1828) II. xix. 124 note, The ventral segments are fulvescent.1819G. Samouelle Entomol.Compend. 287 Those of a fulvescent colour.