Aeneous

/ɪˈniːəs/ adjective

Definition

Having a bronzelike or brassy color, or made of or containing bronze.

Etymology

From Latin 'aeneus' meaning 'of bronze' or 'brazen,' derived from 'aes' (bronze, copper). The term has been used in English since the 17th century for describing metallic coloration.

Kelly Says

Naturalists use this word to describe beetles and other insects with that shimmering bronze sheen—it's how they document the stunning metallic colors that evolved in thousands of insect species.

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