ORPIMENT


Meaning of ORPIMENT in English

[ 'ɔ:pɪm(ə)nt ]

■ noun a bright yellow mineral consisting of arsenic trisulphide, formerly used as a dye and artist's pigment.

Origin

ME: via OFr. from L. auripigmentum , from aurum 'gold' + pigmentum 'pigment'.

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