porporino

English

Etymology

From Italian.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌpɔː(ɹ)pəˈɹiːnəʊ/

Noun

porporino (uncountable)

1. (obsolete or historical) A composition of mercury, tin, and sulphur, forming a yellow powder, sometimes used by mediaeval artists as a cheaper alternative to gold.

Related terms

• purpurin

Italian

Adjective

porporino (feminine porporina, masculine plural porporini, feminine plural porporine)

1. purple