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orichalcum

or·i·chal·cum
O o

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [awr-i-kal-kuh m]
    • /ˌɔr ɪˈkæl kəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [awr-i-kal-kuh m]
    • /ˌɔr ɪˈkæl kəm/

Definitions of orichalcum word

  • noun orichalcum a brass rich in zinc, prepared by the ancients. 1
  • noun orichalcum A yellow metal prized in ancient times, probably a form of brass or a similar alloy. 1

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Origin of orichalcum

First appearance:

before 1640
One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < Latin < Greek oreíchalkos literally, mountain-copper, equivalent to orei-, combining form of óros mountain + chalkós copper

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Parts of speech for Orichalcum

noun
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conjunction
determiner
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orichalcum popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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