speiss

/ˈspeɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of German silver alloy, typically containing silver, copper, and zinc

“The jeweler used speiss to create the intricate design on the ring.”

2. proper noun

Speiss, a surname of German origin

“The artist’s full name was Anna Speiss, a renowned painter.”

Synonyms

  • german silver
  • silver alloy

Antonyms

  • base metal
  • lead