Orichalcum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɒɹɪˈkælkəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Orichalcum is a noun meaning A valuable yellow metal known to the Ancient Greeks and Romans; now sometimes interpreted as referring to a natural alloy of gold and copper, and sometimes treated as a mythical substance.
Meaning
A valuable yellow metal known to the Ancient Greeks and Romans; now sometimes interpreted as referring to a natural alloy of gold and copper, and sometimes treated as a mythical substance.
Example Sentences
Many walls were coated with metals – with brass, tin and a red ^([sic]) metal, unknown to us, called orichalcum.
Word Forms
- orichalc
- orichalch
- orichalchum
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include orichalc, orichalch, orichalchum, aurichalcum, aurichalchum, oreide.
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