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Definitions

Noun

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

Adjective

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

Synonyms

All synonyms

auburnauburnbaybayardbrassbrassy

Etymology

From Latin cupreus, from cuprum (“copper”).

Related phrases

cuprea bark

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