*orichalch*

n. [ L. orichalcum, Gr. &unr_;; 'o`ros, mountain + chalko`s brass: cf. F. orichalque. ] A metallic substance, resembling gold in color, but inferior in value; a mixed metal of the ancients, resembling brass; -- called also aurichalcum, orichalcum, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]