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Definition of Ruddy

1. Adjective. Inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life. "A fresh and sanguine complexion"

2. Adjective. Of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies.

Definition of Ruddy

1. a. Of a red color; red, or reddish; as, a ruddy sky; a ruddy flame.

2. v. t. To make ruddy.

Definition of Ruddy

1. having a healthy, reddish color [adj -DIER, -DIEST]

Medical Definition of Ruddy

1. 1. Of a red colour; red, or reddish; as, a ruddy sky; a ruddy flame. "They were more ruddy in body than rubies." (Lam. Iv. 7) 2. Of a lively flesh colour, or the colour of the human skin in high health; as, ruddy cheeks or lips. Ruddy duck the sanderling. Origin: AS. Rudig. See Rud. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ruddy

ruddiness ruddinesses rudding ruddle ruddle ruddled ruddleman ruddlemen ruddles ruddling

ruddock ruddock ruddocks rudds ruddy (current term) ruddy (current term) ruddying ruddy duck ruddy turnstone rude

rude rude(a) rudely rudeness rudenesses ruder ruderal ruderal ruderals ruderies

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