Etymology

cuprine

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Today it means: Synonym of cupric (“pertaining to or derived from copper”). Full definition →

Latin cuprum
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  1. Latin · derived fromcuprum“copper”
  2. English todaycuprine

Ultimately from Latin cuprum (“copper”). See -ine.

Words from the same roots

Latincuprum all →

copperascupriccupriferouscuprous

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