Aeruginous

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɛˈrʊdʒɪnəs/

Definitions of aeruginous

adjective of the color of verdigris; greenish-blue

Example Sentences

A1 The old metal gate had an aeruginous patina.

A2 The abandoned car in the field was covered in aeruginous rust.

B1 The artist used aeruginous paint to create a unique texture in the landscape painting.

B2 The ancient statue had an aeruginous hue due to years of exposure to the elements.

C1 The scientist studied the aeruginous mineral deposits found in the cave.

C2 The architect chose aeruginous bricks for the exterior of the building to give it a weathered look.

Examples of aeruginous in a Sentence

formal The aeruginous patina on the statue gave it an antique look.

informal I found an old aeruginous coin while metal detecting at the park.

slang Check out that cool aeruginous car parked outside!

figurative The artist used an aeruginous color palette to evoke a sense of nostalgia in the painting.

Grammatical Forms of aeruginous

past tense

aeruginated

plural

aeruginous

comparative

more aeruginous

superlative

most aeruginous

present tense

aeruginates

future tense

will aeruginate

perfect tense

has aeruginated

continuous tense

is aeruginating

singular

aeruginous

positive degree

aeruginous

infinitive

to aeruginate

gerund

aeruginating

participle

aeruginating

Origin and Evolution of aeruginous

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'aeruginous' originated from Latin 'aeruginosus' which means rust-colored or verdigris-like.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'aeruginous' has evolved to refer to a greenish or bluish-green color, similar to the color of rust or copper patina.