orpiment
Meaning
arsenic trisulphide, occurring naturally in crystals or massive deposits, formerly used as a dye or pigment
Synonyms
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɔːpɪmənt/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English orpyment, from Old French orpiment, from Latin auripigmentum (“orpiment”), from aurum (“gold”) + pigmentum (“pigment”).
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