"Auriginous" is a rare, archaic term meaning "pertaining to gold". Its unusual spelling is a product of its Latin roots, with "aurum" meaning "gold". The sound "au" is pronounced as "aw" in IPA notation, followed by the "r" sound, and then the "i" sound pronounced as "ih". The final syllable is pronounced with a soft "g" sound, represented by the letter "g" followed by the alternating vowel sound of "oo" and "uh". Overall, "auriginous" is a unique and interesting word with a fascinating etymology.
Icteric, jaundiced.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.