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cupreous
cu·pre·ous [ kpree əss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. coppery: consisting of or containing copper
2. of reddish brown color: of a reddish brown color
[Mid-17th century. < late Latin cupreus< cuprum (see copper1)]
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