redness
English edit
Etymology edit
From Middle English reednes, rednesse, from Old English rēadnes (“redness”), equivalent to red + -ness.
Noun edit
redness (countable and uncountable, plural rednesses)
- (uncountable) The state or quality of being red.
- Nancy Reagan is famous for the redness of her wardrobe.
- (countable, uncountable) A red discoloration, especially of skin.
- Redness and swelling are associated with certain superficial infections.
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Translations edit
quality of being red
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red discoloration
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