Meaning Of The Word Ormolu

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ormolu in American English
an imitation gold made of an alloy of copper and tin, used in making ornaments, moldings, cheap jewelry, etc.
noun: an alloy of copper and zinc used to imitate gold

ormolu in British English
noun: a gold-coloured alloy of copper, tin, or zinc used to decorate furniture, mouldings, etc

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