Etymology

orichalceous

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Today it means: Pertaining to, or resembling, orichalch; having a colour or lustre like that of brass. Full definition →

New Latin orichalceus
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  1. New Latin · borrowed fromorichalceus
  2. English todayorichalceous

From New Latin orichalceus, from orichalcum.

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