About The Word Ferruginous
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Ferruginous
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What's The Definition Of Ferruginous?Synonyms | Synonyms for Ferruginous: Related Terms | Find terms related to Ferruginous: See Also | Ferruginous In Webster's Dictionary \Fer*ru"gi*nous\, a. [L. ferruginus, ferrugineus,
fr. ferrugo, -ginis, iron rust: cf. F. ferrugineux. See
{Ferrugo}.]
1. Partaking of iron; containing particles of iron. --Boyle.
2. Resembling iron rust in appearance or color; brownish red,
or yellowish red.
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