orichalcum

[oh-ri-kal-kuhm]

orichalcum Definition

  • 1a legendary metal described by ancient Greeks as a rare ore that was second only to gold in value
  • 2a brass-like alloy made by the Romans in antiquity

Using orichalcum: Examples

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  • Example

    The ancient Greeks believed that orichalcum was a metal mined on the lost city of Atlantis.

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    Orichalcum was used by the Romans for various purposes, including coins and decorative objects.

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Summary: orichalcum in Brief

Orichalcum [oh-ri-kal-kuhm] is a legendary metal described by ancient Greeks as a rare ore that was second only to gold in value. It was also a brass-like alloy made by the Romans in antiquity. The Greeks believed that orichalcum was a metal mined on the lost city of Atlantis.