Definition of ELECTRUM

electrum

Plural: electrums

Noun

  • A naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver.
  • 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.

Examples

  • Finding ’ELECTRUM’ on his rack was like discovering a precious, high-value metal.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

green gold

Scrabble Score: 12

electrum: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
electrum: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
electrum: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

electrum: valid Words With Friends Word