Æ-rū'gi-nōus, a.

adjective

a. [Lat. æruginosus, from ærugo, rust of copper; Fr. érugineux.]

  1. Pertaining to, or partaking of, verdigris, or the rust of copper.
  2. (Med.) Resembling verdigris in color, as the bile in certain states of the stomach. Dunglison.