English Explanatory Dictionary

ormolu

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Golden or gilded brass or bronze used for decorative purposes.
adj
  1. Made from golden or gilded brass or bronze.
verb
  1. To decorate with gilded ormolu articles.

Pronunciation

/ˈɔː(ɹ)məˌluː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ormolu.wav /ˈɔɹməˌlu/

Word forms

ormolu ormolus or-molu ormoluing ormolued

Etymology

From French or moulu (literally “ground gold”).

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