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- [kyoo-pree-uh s, koo-]
- /ˈkyu pri əs, ˈku-/
- /ˈkjuː.prɪəs/
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- [kyoo-pree-uh s, koo-]
- /ˈkyu pri əs, ˈku-/
Definitions of cupreous word
- adjective cupreous of, consisting of, containing, or resembling copper; coppery 3
- adjective cupreous of the reddish-brown colour of copper 3
- adjective cupreous of or containing copper 3
- abbreviation CUPREOUS copper-colored 3
- adjective cupreous copper-colored; metallic reddish-brown. 1
- adjective cupreous consisting of or containing copper; copperlike. 1
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Origin of cupreous
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
1660-70; < Late Latin cupreus, equivalent to cupr(um) copper1 + -eus -eous
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Parts of speech for Cupreous
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cupreous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cupreous
adj cupreous
- cupriferous — (of a substance such as an ore) containing or yielding copper
- cuprous — of or containing copper in the monovalent state
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