fulvous


ful·vous

F5363750 (fo͝ol′vəs, fŭl′-)adj. Reddish or brownish yellow.
[From Latin, fulvus; see ghel- in Indo-European roots.]

fulvous

(ˈfʌlvəs; ˈfʊl-) adj (Colours) of a dull brownish-yellow colour; tawny[C17: from Latin fulvus reddish yellow, gold-coloured, tawny; probably related to fulgēre to shine]

ful•vous

(ˈfʌl vəs)

adj. tawny; dull yellowish gray or yellowish brown. [1655–65; < Latin fulvus; see -ous]