Definition of ELECTRUM

electrum

Plural: electrums

Noun

  • an alloy of gold and silver
  • Amber.
  • An alloy of gold and silver, used by the ancients; now specifically a natural alloy with between 20 and 50 per cent silver.
  • German silver plate.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin ēlectrum, from Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron).

Synonyms

green gold

Scrabble Score: 12

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Words With Friends Score: 16

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