English

Noun

cupreous ‎(uncountable)

1. A reddish-brown color, like that of polished copper.

   cupreous colour:

Adjective

cupreous ‎(comparative more cupreous, superlative most cupreous)

1. Of or of the nature of copper.
2. (chemistry) Containing copper.
3. Of a reddish-brown color, like that of polished copper.

Synonyms

• (of or of the nature of copper): cuprous
• (of a reddish-brown color): auburn, brassy, copper-colored (US), copper-coloured (UK), coppery, russet

Derived terms

• cupreo-

Related terms

• cuprea
• cuprea bark
• cupreine

See also

• cupric
• Appendix:Colors