Definitions
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- noun
metallic rust , particularly ofbrass orcopper
Etymologies
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From Latin aerūgō, from aes ("copper, bronze, brass").
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Examples
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The word I’ve translated as “mold” is aerugo in the Latin: literally, “the rust of copper.”
On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004
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The word I’ve translated as “mold” is aerugo in the Latin: literally, “the rust of copper.”
On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004
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n. - the entire atmosphere surrounding the Earth. adj. aerostatics, n. science of gases in equilibrium. aerostation, aerugo
xml's Blinklist.com 2008
reesetee commented on the word aerugo
The rust of any metal, especially of brass or copper; verdigris
March 8, 2007
qms commented on the word aerugo
You'll tarnish no matter where you go
Like brass exposed to air, you know.
Since age we all must
Your shine will soon rust
To interesting colors of aerugo.
February 8, 2015
bilby commented on the word aerugo
Alack, I was hoping for a rhyme with Victor Hugo.
February 10, 2015
qms commented on the word aerugo
Seems bilby likes some Gallic spice
To make a plate of rhyme taste nice.
When you mix your sugo
Include Victor Hugo
To pay his rare approval's price.
February 10, 2015