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by Answerbag Staff on March 3rd, 2010

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What is the origin of the name for copper?

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  • by Sarah Elliot on March 3rd, 2010

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    The word "copper" comes from "Kupros," the Greek name for the island of Cyprus. Cyprus had a rich supply of copper ore and was a major source of copper in ancient times.

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    Metropolitan Museum of Art: Cyprus: Island of Copper

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