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sulfureous

[suhl-fyoo r-ee-uh s]
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adjective
  1. consisting of, containing, or pertaining to sulfur.
  2. like sulfur, especially in color.
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Origin of sulfureous

From the Latin word sulfureus, dating back to 1545–55. See sulfur, -eous
Related formssul·fu·re·ous·ly, adverbsul·fu·re·ous·ness, nounun·sul·fu·re·ous, adjectiveun·sul·fu·re·ous·ness, noun
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