ORMOLUS
Noun
ormolus
plural of ormolu
Source: Wiktionary
ORMOLU
Or`mo*lu", n. Etym: [F. or moulu; or gold (L. aurum) + moulu, p. p.
of moudre to grind, to mill, L. molere. See Aureate, and Mill.]
Definition: A variety of brass made to resemble gold by the use of less
zinc and more copper in its composition than ordinary brass contains.
Its golden color is often heightened by means of lacquer of some
sort, or by use of acids. Called also mosaic gold. Ormolu varnish, a
varnish applied to metals, as brass, to give the appearance of gold.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition