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cupreous

Pronunciation: /ˈkjuːprɪəs/

Definition of cupreous

adjective

  • of or like copper: stained green with cupreous patina

Origin:

mid 17th century: from late Latin cupreus (from cuprum 'copper') + -ous

cupreous in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of cupreous in the US English dictionary