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Used in imitation gold jewelry
Answer for the clue "Used in imitation gold jewelry ", 6 letters:
oreide
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Word definitions for oreide in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Oroide \O"roide\, n. [F. or gold (L. aurum) + Gr. e'i^dos form.] An alloy, chiefly of copper and zinc or tin, resembling gold in color and brilliancy. [Written also oreide .]
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. alloy of copper and tin and zinc; used in imitation gold jewelry [syn: oroide ]
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (alternative form of oroide English)
Usage examples of oreide.
But Oreides, insolent henchman of Amycus, wounded Talaus son of Bias in the side, but did not slay him, but only grazing the skin the bronze sped under his belt and touched not the flesh.