Definition of "rust-red" [rust-red]

• In zoology, same as ferruginous.

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "British Columbia and Alberta had the worst infestations, but Wyoming, Colorado and Montana were hit a hard blow, millions of acres turned a dull rust-red."
• "One painted shard just unearthed had a rust-red frame and a black spiral: a decoration common in ancient Greek art and a hint to the Philistines' origins in the Aegean."
• "Later in the summer, you'll see the buds of rust-red flowers begin to appear."