| blush | 1. A sudden and brief redness of the face and neck due to emotion. 2. In angiography, used metaphorically to describe neovascularity or, in some cases, extravasation. Origin: M.E., fr. O.E. Blyscan (05 Mar 2000) |
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| blushing | Involuntary reddening, especially of the face, associated with feelings of embarrassment, confusion or shame. (12 Dec 1998) |