1. a gold-colored alloy of copper, zinc, and sometimes tin, used for decorative metalwork and ornaments
Usage: also called 'ormolu' (singular form more common); often used in furniture decoration and architectural details; French origin: 'or moulu' meaning 'ground gold'

Examples

• The antique clock was adorned with intricate ormolus fittings.
• Museum curators carefully preserved the ormolus decorations on the 18th-century furniture.
• The chandelier featured delicate ormolus details that caught the light beautifully.
• Collectors prize pieces with high-quality ormolus mounts from the Rococo period.
• The frame's ormolus trim gave it an elegant, luxurious appearance.