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Definition of ormolu noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

ormolu

noun
 
/ˈɔːməluː/
 
/ˈɔːrməluː/
[uncountable]
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  1. a gold-coloured metal made of a mixture of several different metals, used to decorate furniture, make attractive objects, etc.
    Word Originmid 18th cent.: from French or moulu ‘powdered gold’ (used in gilding).
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