1. an alloy of copper and zinc made to resemble gold
Usage: also spelled oroide

Examples

• The antique jewelry was made of oreide rather than real gold.
• Oreide was commonly used in the 19th century for inexpensive decorative items.
• The watch case appeared golden but was actually crafted from oreide.
• Many Victorian-era trinkets were manufactured using oreide as a gold substitute.
• The brass buttons were made from oreide to give them a more luxurious appearance.