aerugo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Metallic rust, particularly of brass or copper; verdigris; patina.

Pronunciation

/iːˈɹuːɡoʊ/ /ɪˈɹuːɡoʊ/ /aɪˈɹuːɡoʊ/

Word forms

aerugo

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin aerūgō, from aes (“copper, bronze, brass”).

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