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sulfureous

American

[suhl-fyoor-ee-uhs] / sʌlˈfjʊər i əs /

adjective

consisting of, containing, or pertaining to sulfur.
like sulfur, especially in color.

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Etymology

Origin of sulfureous

From the Latin word sulfureus, dating back to 1545–55. See sulfur, -eous

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