Ormolu (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. an alloy of copper and zinc used to imitate gold.
  2. gilded metal, especially cast brass or bronze gilded over fire with an amalgam of gold and mercury, used for furniture mounts and ornamental objects.
  3. gold or gold powder prepared for use in gilding.
noun
    • a gold-coloured alloy of copper, tin, or zinc used to decorate furniture, mouldings, etc
    • (as modifier)
  1. gold prepared to be used for gilding
Ormolu (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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