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- [awr-muh-loo]
- /ˈɔr məˌlu/
- /ˈɔː.mə.luː/
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- [awr-muh-loo]
- /ˈɔr məˌlu/
Definitions of ormolu word
- noun ormolu Also called mosaic gold. an alloy of copper and zinc used to imitate gold. 1
- noun ormolu Also called bronze doré, gilt bronze. gilded metal, especially cast brass or bronze gilded over fire with an amalgam of gold and mercury, used for furniture mounts and ornamental objects. 1
- noun ormolu gold or gold powder prepared for use in gilding. 1
- noun ormolu A gold-colored alloy of copper, zinc, and sometimes tin, cast into desired shapes and often gilded, used especially in the 18th century for decorating furniture and making ornaments. 1
- noun ormolu golden metal 1
- noun ormolu a gold-coloured alloy of copper, tin, or zinc used to decorate furniture, mouldings, etc 0
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Origin of ormolu
First appearance:
before 1755 One of the 47% newest English words
1755-65; < French or moulu ground gold, equivalent to or (< Latin aurum) + moulu, past participle of moudre to grind < Latin molere
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Parts of speech for Ormolu
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ormolu popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ormolu usage trend in Literature
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