noun
- A reddish-brown, malleable, ductile metallic element with high electrical and thermal conductivity, symbol Cu, and atomic number 29.
- The reddish-brown colour/color of copper.
- Any of various specialized items that are made of copper, where the use of copper is either traditional or vital to the function of the item.
- Any of various lycaenid butterflies with copper-coloured upperwings, especially those of the genera Lycaena and Paralucia.
Synonyms: chestnut, russet
verb
- To sheathe or coat with copper.
adjective
- Made of copper.
- Having the reddish-brown colour/color of copper.
Synonyms: coppery, coppern
Pronunciation
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Copper is a 3-meaning word in English. Medium-length words often have several interesting anagrams.
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