oroide

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An alloy of copper and zinc or tin that has a gold color, used in making inexpensive jewelry.

Pronunciation

/ˈoʊɹəˌwaɪd/

Word forms

oroide oroides oreide

Etymology

From French, from or (“gold”) + Ancient Greek εἶδος (eîdos, “appearance”, “shape”, “form”).

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