ormolu
noun
- an imitation gold made of an alloy of copper and tin, used in making ornaments, moldings, cheap jewelry, etc.
- imitation gold leaf
See ormolu in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(ôrˈmə-lo͞oˌ)
noun- Any of several copper and zinc or tin alloys resembling gold in appearance and used to ornament furniture, moldings, architectural details, and jewelry.
- An imitation of gold.
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