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archal

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French

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Etymology

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Inherited from Old French orchal, from Latin aurīchalcum, modified based on aurum (gold) from orīchalcum (yellow copper ore), borrowed from Ancient Greek ὀρείχαλκος (oreíkhalkos).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /aʁ.ʃal/
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Noun

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archal m (plural archaux)

  1. (rare) brass

Usage notes

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  • Now chiefly used in the phrase fil d'archal (brass wire).

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