redness
NounUS[red-nuhs]/ˈrɛdnəs/2 syllables
Open English WordNet
Noun (2)
- a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heatSynonyms: inflammationruborType of symptomKinds bursitis, laminitis, colpitis, catarrh, cellulitis, posthitis, spondylitis, tendinitis, thyroiditis, orchitis +101 morePart of inflammatory disease
- red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of bloodSynonyms: redType of chromatic color, chromatic colourKinds crimson, sanguine, cardinal, purplish red, chrome red, dark red, cerise, reddishness, rust, Turkey red +1 more
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
Red′ness noun
Origin: AS. reádness. See Red.
The quality or state of being red; red color.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54