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ore

Pronunciation: /ɔː/

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Definition of ore

noun

a naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be extracted profitably: a good deposit of lead-bearing ores [mass noun]:the mine’s reserves of ore

Origin:

Old English ōra 'unwrought metal', of West Germanic origin; influenced in form by Old English ār 'bronze' (related to Latin aes 'crude metal, bronze')