ORMOLU


Meaning of ORMOLU in English

/ ˈɔːməluː; NAmE ˈɔːrm-/ noun

[ U ] a gold metal made of a mixture of other metals, used to decorate furniture, make decorative objects, etc.

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WORD ORIGIN

mid 18th cent.: from French or moulu powdered gold (used in gilding).

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