ORMOLU


Meaning of ORMOLU in English

n.1 (often attrib.) a a gilded bronze or gold-coloured alloy of copper, zinc, and tin used to decorate furniture, make ornaments, etc. b articles made of or decorated with these.

2 showy trash.

Etymology: F or moulu powdered gold (for use in gilding)

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.