oroide Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun alloy of copper and tin and zinc; used in imitation gold jewelry
    oreide.

WordNet

O"roide noun
Etymology
F. or gold (L. aurum) + Gr. form.
Definitions
  1. An alloy, chiefly of copper and zinc or tin, resembling gold in color and brilliancy. Written also oreide.

Webster 1913