SIMILOR

Etymology

Noun

similor (uncountable)

An alloy of copper and zinc, resembling brass, but of a golden colour.

Source: Wiktionary


Sim"i*lor, n. Etym: [F., fr. L. similus similar + F. or gold, L. aurum. Cf. Semilor.]

Definition: An alloy of copper and zinc, resembling brass, but of a golden color. Ure.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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