eruginous

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Middle French erugineux, from Latin aerūginōsus (“rusty”).

Adjective[edit]

eruginous (comparative more eruginous, superlative most eruginous)

  1. Pertaining to the nature or substance of copper.
  2. Resembling the greenish colour of copper rust.
    eruginous:  
    Synonym: verdigris
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