fulgid

adjective

ful·​gid

-jə̇d

1

archaic : shining brightly : glittering

the fulgid sunbeams spread abroad their animating light

—William Bartram

2

zoology : fiery red with metallic reflections

Word History

Etymology

Latin fulgidus, from fulgēre

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