coppery
|cop/per/y|
B2
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/ˈkɑːpəri/
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/ˈkɒpəri/
reddish-brown color
Etymology
Etymology Information
'coppery' originates from the word 'copper', which comes from Old English 'coper', derived from Latin 'cuprum', meaning 'metal from Cyprus'.
Historical Evolution
'coper' in Old English transformed into 'copper' in Middle English, eventually leading to the modern English word 'coppery'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the metal itself, but over time it evolved to describe the color resembling the metal.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the reddish-brown color of copper.
The sunset cast a coppery glow over the landscape.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42