Copper Definition

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noun
coppers
A reddish-brown, malleable, ductile, metallic element that is corrosion-resistant and an excellent conductor of electricity and heat: symbol, Cu; at. no. 29
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A coin of copper or bronze, as a penny.
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A large metal container or boiler, orig. of copper.
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Any of various small, copper-colored butterflies (family Lycaenidae) found in temperate regions.
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The color of copper; reddish brown.
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verb
coppers
To cover or coat with copper.
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To bet against (another's bet)
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adjective
Of copper.
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Copper-colored; reddish-brown.
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Having the reddish-brown colour/color of copper.
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Other Word Forms of Copper

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Singular:
copper
Plural:
coppers

Origin of Copper

  • From Middle English coper, from Old English coper, copor (“copper”), from Late Latin cuprum (“copper”), contraction of Latin (aes) Cyprium (literally “brass of Cyprus”), from Ancient Greek Κύπρος (Kupros, “Cyprus”). Cognate with Dutch koper (“copper”), German Kupfer (“copper”), Icelandic kopar (“copper”).

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  • Middle English coper from Old English from Late Latin cuprum from Latin Cyprium (aes) Cyprian (metal) from Cyprius of Cyprus from Greek Kuprios from Kupros Cyprus

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From cop (verb) (“to take, capture”) +‎ -er (“agent suffix”)

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  • From cop

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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