ALL meanings of ormolu
or·mo·lu
O o - 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 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 golden metal 1
- noun ormolu a gold-coloured alloy of copper, tin, or zinc used to decorate furniture, mouldings, etc 0
- noun ormolu (as modifier) 0
- noun ormolu gold prepared to be used for gilding 0
- noun ormolu an imitation gold made of an alloy of copper and tin, used in making ornaments, moldings, cheap jewelry, etc. 0
- noun ormolu imitation gold leaf 0