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oroide
[ awr-oh-ahyd, ohr- ]
noun
- an alloy containing copper, tin, etc., used to imitate gold.
oroide
/ ˈɔːrəʊˌaɪd /
noun
- an alloy containing copper, tin, and other metals, used as imitation gold
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of oroide1
C19: from French or gold + -oid
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Example Sentences
Who would cut a throat for oroide gold with imitation stones?
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I will be content with what is sent me; but I think the chain is oroide, and I know the shirt studs are snide.
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Some folks should see that my bashfulness was wearing off faster than the gold from an oroide watch.
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