aurite

/ɔːˈriːt/; /ɒːˈɾiːt/ or /oʊˈɾiːt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete word for gold or gold ore.

“In the ancient mines, the team uncovered a large deposit of aurite.”

Synonyms

  • gold
  • ore

Antonyms

  • base metal
  • lead