First Known Use: before 12th century
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1copper
noun, cop·per often attributive \ˈkä-pər\
Definition of COPPER
1
: a common reddish metallic element that is ductile and malleable and is one of the best conductors of heat and electricity — see element table
2
: a coin or token made of copper or bronze
3
chiefly British : a large boiler (as for cooking)
4
: any of a subfamily (Lycaeninae of the family Lycaenidae) of small butterflies with usually copper-colored wings
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Origin of COPPER
Middle English coper, from Old English, from Late Latin cuprum copper, from Latin (aes) Cyprium, literally, Cyprian metal
2copper
verb
cop·peredcop·per·ing \ˈkä-p(ə-)riŋ\
Definition of COPPER
transitive verb
: to coat or sheathe with or as if with copper
First Known Use of COPPER
1530
3copper
noun
COPPER Defined for Kids
copper
noun cop·per \ˈkä-pər\
Definition of COPPER for Kids
1
: a tough reddish metallic chemical element that is one of the best conductors of heat and electricity
2
: a reddish brown color <copper hair>
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copper
noun , cop·per often attrib \ˈkäp-ər\
Medical Definition of COPPER
: a common reddish metallic element that is ductile and malleable and one of the best conductors of heat and electricity—symbol Cu; see element table
—cop·pery \ˈkäp-(ə-)rē\ adjective
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