Corinthian bronze

English

Noun

Corinthian bronze (uncountable)

1. A hard valuable metal alloy in classical antiquity, of uncertain composition, thought to have been an alloy of copper with gold and/or silver involving heat treatment and quenching, but perhaps only a very high grade of bronze.

   Synonym: Corinthian brass

2. Impudent self-assurance; effrontery.

Translations

alloy

• French: bronze corinthien ?
• German: korinthische Bronze f
• Italian: bronzo corinzio ?
• Portuguese: bronze de Corinto m
• Spanish: bronce de Corinto ?