orichalcum

/ɔːrɪˈkælkʌm/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare, precious metal alloy used in ancient Greek mythology, said to be the metal of the sun or a metal used in the construction of Atlantis.

“In the mythological tale, the walls of Atlantis were said to be made of orichalcum, a shining metal that seemed almost divine.”

Synonyms

  • precious metal
  • valuable alloy

Antonyms

  • base metal
  • worthless alloy