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- [kop-uh-ree]
- /ˈkɒp ə ri/
- /ˈkɒp.ər.i/
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- [kop-uh-ree]
- /ˈkɒp ə ri/
Definitions of coppery word
- adjective coppery A coppery colour is reddish-brown like copper. 3
- adjective coppery of, resembling, or containing copper. 1
- adjective coppery being reddish-brown in color; copper-colored. 1
- noun coppery Like copper, especially in color. 1
- adjective coppery containing copper 1
- adjective coppery reddish-brown in colour 1
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Origin of coppery
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
First recorded in 1785-95; copper1 + -y1
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Parts of speech for Coppery
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
coppery popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
coppery usage trend in Literature
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