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ful·vous

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

(ˈfʌl vəs)

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