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cupreous

Syllabification: (cu·pre·ous)
Pronunciation: /ˈk(y)o͞oprēəs/

Definition of cupreous

adjective

  • of or like copper.

Origin:

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

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