1. Iron-bearing; associated with or containing iron. ... 2. Of the colour of iron rust. ... Origin: L. Ferrugineus, iron rust, rust-coloured ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Fer·ru'gi·nous adjective [ Latin ferruginus , ferrugineus , from ferrugo , - ginis , iron rust: confer French ferrugineux . See Ferrugo .] 1. Partaking of iron; containing particles of iron. Boyle. 2. Resembling iron rust in appear... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/F/21