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Word: Orichalc
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: via Latin from Greek oreikhalkon, literally ‘mountain copper’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɒrɪkalk
Definition:
a yellow metal prized in ancient times, probably a form of brass or a similar alloy.
Short Definition:yellow metal prized in ancient times
Variant Forms:
- orichalcum
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