CUPREOUS

Etymology

Noun

cupreous (uncountable)

A reddish-brown color, like that of polished copper.

Adjective

cupreous (comparative more cupreous, superlative most cupreous)

Of or of the nature of copper.

(chemistry) Containing copper.

Of a reddish-brown color, like that of polished copper.

Synonyms

• (of or of the nature of copper): cuprous

• (of a reddish-brown color): auburn, brassy, coppery, russet

Anagrams

• coupures

Source: Wiktionary


Cu"pre*ous (k"pr-s), a. Etym: [L. cupreus, fr. cuprum.]

Definition: Consisting of copper or resembling copper; coppery.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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