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rubrum

rubrum

9.9
Red in color used in scientific names for plants or animals
  • adjective
  • /ˈrʌbrəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : rubrum
  • The species name Quercus rubrum refers to the red oak tree.

Examples

  • The flower's Latin name includes rubrum because of its bright red petals.

  • In scientific classification, rubrum is often used to describe red-colored plants or animals.

  • The rubrum tree is known for its vibrant red leaves.

  • In the fall, the rubrum species displays stunning colors.

  • The species name Quercus rubrum refers to the red oak tree.

  • In scientific classification, rubrum is often used to describe red-colored plants or animals.

  • The flower's Latin name includes rubrum because of its bright red petals.

Synonyms

red
vsrubrum
1.0

A strong color like blood or tomatoes

is used in scientific names to mark that color
reddish
vsrubrum
33 1.0

Having a slightly red color

is used in scientific names to indicate a clear full color
ruby-red
vsrubrum
3 3.4

A deep bright red color like a ruby

is used in scientific names to indicate vivid color
ruby
vsrubrum
1 3.7

Having a deep red color like cherries or blood

is used in scientific names to mark that deep color
rubied
vsrubrum
7.7

Decorated with bright red gems

is used in scientific names to describe color not decoration

Antonyms

12 2.9

Having very little or no color

Compounds

Chenopodium rubrum
  • Specialized
9.9

A flowering plant called red goosefoot that grows wild in Europe, Asia, and North America

Ribes rubrum
  • Specialized
8.9

A European bush that grows small red berries used for eating and making jam

How Red

crimson
58 3.4
scarlet
35 2.3
rubrum
  • Specialized
9.9
pink
43 1.0

Surface Forms

rubrum positive

Etymology

Rubrum comes from the Latin word ruber meaning 'red', and the same root is in English words like ruby and rubric. So when a species has rubrum in its scientific name, it usually points to a red colour or feature.