Definition of CUPREOUS

cupreous

Noun

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

Adj

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

Adjective

  • Containing or resembling copper; coppery in color.

Examples

  • The CUPREOUS glow of victory filled the room after his winning play.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 12

cupreous: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
cupreous: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cupreous: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

cupreous: valid Words With Friends Word