cupreous

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

cupreous (uncountable)

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

   cupreous:  

cupreous (comparative more cupreous, superlative most cupreous)

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

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

• cuprea
• cuprea bark
• cupreine

• cupric
• cuprous
• Appendix:Colors

• coupures