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ferruginous

Syllabification: (fer·ru·gi·nous)
Pronunciation: /fəˈro͞ojənəs/

Definition of ferruginous

adjective

  • containing iron oxides or rust:a band of ferruginous limestone
  • reddish brown; rust-colored:the ferruginous earth of southern Brazil

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin ferrugo, ferrugin- 'rust, dark red' (from ferrum 'iron') + -ous

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