malloy

/mæloʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A man of Irish or Scottish descent, especially one from County Mayo, Ireland.

“The family was proud of their Irish heritage and their malloy roots.”

2. noun

A type of alloy, often made from copper and zinc, used in metalworking.

“The blacksmith created a new tool using a malloy alloy for its durability.”

Synonyms

  • alloy
  • metalloid

Antonyms

  • nonmetal