# electrum

> English word · Noun · IPA /ɪˈlɛktɹəm/ · frequency rank #95,933

## Definitions
1. Amber.
2. An alloy of gold and silver, used by the ancients; now specifically a natural alloy with between 20 and 50 per cent silver.
3. German silver plate.

## Etymology
From Latin ēlectrum, from Latin elector.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/electrum