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orichalch
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orichalch, n. [L. orichalcum, Gr. ; 'o`ros, mountain + chalko`s brass: cf. F. orichalque.].
A metallic substance, resembling gold in color, but inferior in value; a mixed metal of the ancients, resembling brass; -- called also aurichalcum , orichalcum , etc. [1913 Webster]
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