cupreous

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cupreous

/ˈkjuːpɹi.əs/ UK

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

noun

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

adjective more cupreous · most cupreous

Of or of the nature of copper.
Similar: cuprous
Containing copper.
Of a reddish-brown color, like that of polished copper.
Similar: auburn, brassy, coppery, russet

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@misc{cupreous_2026,
  title = {cupreous},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/cupreous},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}