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or·molu (ôr′mə lo̵̅o̅′)

noun

  1. an imitation gold made of an alloy of copper and tin, used in making ornaments, moldings, cheap jewelry, etc.
  2. imitation gold leaf

Etymology: Fr or moulu, lit., ground gold < or (see or) + pp. of moudre < L molere, to grind: see mill

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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