FERRUGINOUS


Meaning of FERRUGINOUS in English

[ fɛ'ru:dʒɪnəs ]

■ adjective

1》 containing iron oxides or rust.

2》 rust-coloured.

Origin

C17: from L. ferrugo , ferrugin- 'rust, dark red' + -ous .

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