dusky

English

/ˈdʌs.ki/

adj

Definitions

Dimly lit, as at dusk (evening).
Having a shade of color that is rather dark.
(dated) dark-Dark-skinned.
Ashen; having a greyish skin coloration.

Etymology

Suffix from English dusk.

Origin

English

dusk

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

dusk English
duskdarter English
dusken English
dusketh English
duskily English
duskiness English
duskish English
duskless English
dusklight English
duskly English
duskness English
dusktime English
predusk English
dosk Middle English