subfusc
Dark clothingDark clothing.
/sʌbˈfʌsk/
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable, usually)Dark clothing.
(uncountable, usually)Clothing acceptable, by regulation at certain universities, for an examination or official event.
(uncountable, usually)Formal clothing worn on special academic occasions.
Origin
From Latin subfuscus (“moderately dark”).From Latin subfuscus (“moderately dark”).
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Forms
plural: subfuscs| Singular | subfusc |
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uncountable
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedsubfuscous
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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