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orpiment

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːpɪm(ə)nt/
Definition of orpiment

noun

[mass noun]
  • a bright yellow mineral consisting of arsenic trisulphide, formerly used as a dye and artist’s pigment.

Origin:

late Middle English: via Old French from Latin auripigmentum, from aurum 'gold' + pigmentum 'pigment'

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