fuscous

Definition

Of a dark, brownish-grey color; dark-hued, dusky, swarthy.

Etymology

From Latin fusc(us) (“dark, dusky”) + -ous.

Example Sentences

• "‘Fresh, fresh, fresh,’ one commented in deep bass on the departing soldier, and the other nodded assent, though in that cave of spoiled air and fuscous lamplight the word ‘fresh’ was misleading […]."