Crossword clues for oreide
The Collaborative International Dictionary
oreide
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.]
Wiktionary
oreide
n. (alternative form of oroide English)
WordNet
oreide
n. alloy of copper and tin and zinc; used in imitation gold jewelry [syn: oroide]
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.