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orichalcum
(also orichalc)
Pronunciation: /ˈɒrɪkalk/
noun
mass noun
A yellow metal prized in ancient times, probably a form of brass or a similar alloy.
Origin
Late Middle English: via Latin from Greek oreikhalkon, literally ‘mountain copper’.
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Because it was Thursday, Orrin organized his ancient money by color. Some were
brightly silver, others darker, put to the back. In the front row, he put gold and orichalcum pieces. After a peaceful hour of contemplation, he closed and locked the safe.
