ruggine

Italian

Etymology

From Latin aerūginem (“copper rust”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈrud.d͡ʒi.ne/
• Rhymes: -uddʒine
• Hyphenation: rùg‧gi‧ne

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Noun

ruggine f (plural ruggini)

1. rust (all senses)
2. (phytopathology, pathology) rust

Derived terms

• rugginoso
• (phytopathology, pathology) ruggine nera
• (phytopathology, pathology) ruggine bruna
• (phytopathology, pathology) ruggine bianca

Adjective

ruggine (invariable)

1. rust-coloured/colored