ferruginous

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English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin ferrūgineus, from ferrūgo (rust).

Adjective

ferruginous (comparative more ferruginous, superlative most ferruginous)

  1. Containing iron.
  2. Rusty.
  3. Rust-colored.
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