An alloy of copper and zinc, resembling brass, but of a golden colour; "[semilore] A species of Brass, formed by means of exposing Copper to Zink, in a state of evaporation by heat, which bears an excellent polish, and when finish'd has a great resemblance to gold."
Origin
French, from Latin similus + French or.
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