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ferruginous
ferruginous definition
fer·ru·gi·nous (fə ro̵̅o̅′ji nəs)
adjective
- of, containing, or having the nature of, iron
- having the color of iron rust; reddish-brown
Etymology: L ferruginus < ferrugo, iron rust, color of iron rust < ferrum, iron: see ferro-
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