Definition of cupreous in English:
cupreous
adjective ˈkjuːprɪəsˈkjupriəs
Of or like copper.
stained green with cupreous patina
Example sentencesExamples
- Placed within a chronological framework, a clear development of the cupreous male figure is evident.
- The crucifix is made of a copper alloy or cupreous material, and has a broken attachment loop.
- She stopped besides him and looked down at him with one cupreous eyebrow raised.
- in this monastery: one is a 3.5-meter porcelain Buddha, the other is 7-meter 14-storied cupreous tower and another one is 2.3-meter great cupreous bell weighing 25 tons.
- Electrolytic reduction of cupreous metals is also carried out in the same manner as described for iron.
Origin
Mid 17th century: from late Latin cupreus (from cuprum 'copper') + -ous.
Definition of cupreous in US English:
cupreous
adjectiveˈkjupriəsˈkyo͞oprēəs
Of or like copper.
stained green with cupreous patina
Example sentencesExamples
- Placed within a chronological framework, a clear development of the cupreous male figure is evident.
- Electrolytic reduction of cupreous metals is also carried out in the same manner as described for iron.
- She stopped besides him and looked down at him with one cupreous eyebrow raised.
- in this monastery: one is a 3.5-meter porcelain Buddha, the other is 7-meter 14-storied cupreous tower and another one is 2.3-meter great cupreous bell weighing 25 tons.
- The crucifix is made of a copper alloy or cupreous material, and has a broken attachment loop.
Origin
Mid 17th century: from late Latin cupreus (from cuprum ‘copper’) + -ous.