ormolu: Meaning and Definition of

or•mo•lu

Pronunciation: (ôr'mu-l"), [key]
— n.
  1. Also calledan alloy of copper and zinc used to imitate gold.
  2. Also calledgilded metal, esp. cast brass or bronze gilded over fire with an amalgam of gold and mercury, used for furniture mounts and ornamental objects.
  3. gold or gold powder prepared for use in gilding.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
See also:
ormer Ormond Beach
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