cupreous
English
Etymology
From Latin cupreus, from cuprum (“copper”).
Noun
cupreous (uncountable)
- A reddish-brown color, like that of polished copper.
- cupreous colour:
Adjective
cupreous (comparative more cupreous, superlative most cupreous)
- Of or of the nature of copper.
- (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, copper-colored (US), copper-coloured (UK), coppery, russet
Derived terms
- cupreo-
Related terms
- cuprea
- cuprea bark
- cupreine
See also
- cupric
- cuprous
- Appendix:Colors
Anagrams
- coupures