Fer*ru"gi*nous (?), a.
[L. ferruginus, ferrugineus, fr. ferrugo, - ginis, iron rust: cf. F. ferrugineux. See Ferrugo.]
1. Partaking of iron; containing particles of iron. Boyle.
2. Resembling iron rust in appearance or color; brownish red, or yellowish red.
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