coppery

coppery: Ⅰ.

copper [1] ► NOUN 1) a red-brown metallic chemical element which is used for electrical wiring and as a component of brass and bronze. 2) (coppers) Brit. coins of low value made of copper or bronze. 3) Brit. dated a large copper or iron container for boiling laundry. 4) a reddish-brown colour.

► VERB ▪ cover or coat with copper.

DERIVATIVES coppery adjective.

ORIGIN from Latin cyprium aes 'Cyprus metal' (so named because Cyprus was the chief source).

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copper [2] ► NOUN Brit. informal ▪ a police officer.

ORIGIN from COP(Cf. ↑cop).

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Coppery — Cop per*y, a. Mixed with copper; containing copper, or made of copper; like copper. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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