oroide

[ awr-oh-ahyd, ohr- ]

noun

1. an alloy containing copper, tin, etc., used to imitate gold.

oroide

/ ˈɔːrəʊˌaɪd /

noun

1. an alloy containing copper, tin, and other metals, used as imitation gold

Word History and Origins

Origin of oroide¹

1865–70, Americanism; < French or gold (< Latin aurum ) + -oide -oid

Word History and Origins

Origin of oroide¹

C19: from French or gold + -oid

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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