cupreous Hear it!

cupreous definition

cu·pre·ous (kyo̵̅o̅′prē əs, ko̵̅o̅′-)

adjective

  1. of or containing copper
  2. copper-colored

Etymology: LL cupreus < cuprum: see copper

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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