Added 1 October 2026
metallic
/mɪˈtæl.ɪk/ adjective
In Latin: metallicus Wiktionary
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- Of, relating to, or characteristic of metal.
- Made of or containing metal.
- Harsh, as if coming from two metals striking one another.
noun
- A metallic color.
Origin
From Latin metallicus, from metallum (“metal”), from Ancient Greek μέταλλον (métallon). Equivalent to metal + -ic.
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