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Webster 1913 Edition

Similor

Sim′i-lor

,
Noun.
[F., fr. L.
similus
similar + F.
or
gold, L.
aurum
. Cf.
Semilor
.]
An alloy of copper and zinc, resembling brass, but of a golden color.
Ure.

Webster 1828 Edition

Similor

SIM'ILOR

,
Noun.
A name given to an alloy of red copper and zinc, made in the best proportions to imitate silver and gold.

Definition 2024

similor

similor

English

Noun

similor ‎(uncountable)

  1. An alloy of copper and zinc, resembling brass, but of a golden colour.
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Latin

Verb

similor

  1. first-person singular present passive indicative of similō

Etymology

French, from Latin similus ‎(“similar”) + French or ‎(“gold”).

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