Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

orichalc

noun

/ˈɔːr.ɪ.kɔːk/

Definition

A mythical metal mentioned in ancient texts, often associated with a golden color and highly valued in ancient times.

Examples

The legendary city of Atlantis was said to contain buildings made of orichalc.
In the story, orichalc was considered second in value only to gold.
When the explorers found the ancient ruins, they discovered hints of orichalc artifacts.

Meaning

Historically believed to be a precious metal, orichalc is often described in literature as a brilliant, golden-red alloy or possibly a form of copper.