cupreous

/ˈkjuːpriəs/; /ˈkjuːprɪəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

containing or resembling copper; having a coppery colour or sheen

“The cupreous glaze on the old vase added a touch of elegance to the room.”

2. noun

a mineral, a copper ore, esp. chalcopyrite

“The geologist found a cupreous mineral in the mine that was rich in copper.”

Synonyms

  • brassy
  • coppery
  • tawny

Antonyms

  • silvery
  • white