cupreous
English
Etymology
From Latin cupreus, from cuprum (“copper”).
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈkjuːpɹi.əs/
Audio (Southern England): (file)
Noun
cupreous (uncountable)
- A reddish-brown color, like that of polished copper.
- cupreous:
Adjective
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
- (of or of the nature of copper): cuprous
- (of a reddish-brown color): auburn, brassy, coppery, russet
Related terms
- cuprea
- cuprea bark
- cupreine