aeneous

or a·ë·ne·ous

[ ey-ee-nee-uhs ]

adjective

1. bronze-colored:

   an aeneous beetle.

Word History and Origins

Origin of aeneous¹

1805–15; < Latin aēneus, equivalent to aēn ( us ) of bronze ( ae ( s ) bronze + -n- adj. suffix) + -eus -eous

Example Sentences

Aeneous -eus: shining bronze or brassy.

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