flowered silver
nounEtymology From the appearance of stars and radiating lines on the surface of the alloy as it cools in the crucible.
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Historical The standard alloy of silver with copper and lead used in the ingot currency of Burma.
noun
Etymology From the appearance of stars and radiating lines on the surface of the alloy as it cools in the crucible.
Historical The standard alloy of silver with copper and lead used in the ingot currency of Burma.
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