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cupreous en · ADJ

Pronunciation

  • (Southern-England) audio
  • /ˈkjuːpɹi.əs/ (UK)

Etymology

From Latin cupreus, from cuprum (“copper”).

Meanings

  1. Of or of the nature of copper.
  2. Containing copper.
  3. Of a reddish-brown color, like that of polished copper.

Forms

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most cupreous Degree=Sup lexicographic
more cupreous Degree=Cmp lexicographic

Relateds

cupreine · cupric · cuprea bark · cuprous · cuprea

Synonyms

auburn (of a reddish-brown color) · brassy (of a reddish-brown color) · coppery (of a reddish-brown color) · cuprous (of or of the nature of copper) · russet (of a reddish-brown color)

cupreous en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • (Southern-England) audio
  • /ˈkjuːpɹi.əs/ (UK)

Etymology

From Latin cupreus, from cuprum (“copper”).

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) A reddish-brown color, like that of polished copper.