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ferruginous

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ferruginous
(of minerals, rocks, etc.) containing iron

ferruginous [fə′rü·jə·nəs]
(science and technology)
Pertaining to or containing iron.
Having the appearance or color of iron rust (ferric oxide).


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Sir Leicester receives that ferruginous person graciously.
Here the coating is of a rich brown instead of a black colour, and seems to be composed of ferruginous matter alone.
 
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