AURUM

Proper noun

Aurum

A sweet Italian liqueur, having a golden-yellow colour, manufactured from brandy, oranges and saffron.

Etymology

Noun

aurum (uncountable)

(chemistry) gold, used in the names of various substances (see Derived terms)

An Italian liqueur

Source: Wiktionary


Au"rum, n. Etym: [L.]

Definition: Gold. Aurum fulminans (See Fulminate.

– Aurum mosaicum (See Mosaic.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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