Ormolu definition
Any of several copper and zinc or tin alloys resembling gold in appearance and used to ornament furniture, moldings, architectural details, and jewelry.
noun
An imitation of gold.
noun
An imitation gold made of an alloy of copper and tin, used in making ornaments, moldings, cheap jewelry, etc.
noun
Imitation gold leaf.
noun
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Made from golden or gilded brass or bronze.
adjective
To decorate with gilded ormolu articles.
verb
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
ormolu
Plural:
ormolus