cupreous
English edit
Etymology edit
From Latin cupreus, from cuprum (“copper”).
Noun edit
cupreous (uncountable)
- A reddish-brown color, like that of polished copper.
- cupreous:
Adjective edit
cupreous (comparative more cupreous, superlative most cupreous)
- Of or of the nature of copper.
- (inorganic chemistry) Containing copper.
- Of a reddish-brown color, like that of polished copper.
Synonyms edit
- (of or of the nature of copper): cuprous
- (of a reddish-brown color): auburn, brassy, coppery, russet