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rutilant
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rutilant, a. [L. rutilans, p. pr. of rutilare to have a reddish glow, fr. rutilus red: cf. F. rutilant.].
Having a reddish glow; shining. [1913 Webster]
"Parchments . . . colored with this rutilant mixture." [1913 Webster]
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rutilant
Light
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