ferruginous
ferruginous · more ferruginous · most ferruginous
Synonym of ferrous, of or related to ironSynonym of ferrous, of or related to iron.
UK/fəˈɹuːd͡ʒɪnəs/US/fəˈɹud͡ʒənəs/
Meaning
2 sensesSynonym of ferrous, of or related to iron.
Synonym of rusty, of or related to rust, rust-colored.
Origin
Borrowed from Latin ferrūgineus, from ferrūgo (“rust”).Borrowed from Latin ferrūgineus, from ferrūgo (“rust”).
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Forms
more ferruginous, most ferruginous| Comparative | more ferruginous Lesson |
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| Superlative | most ferruginous Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
5 synonymsWord family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form