# porporino

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌpɔː(ɹ)pəˈɹiːnəʊ/

## Definitions
1. A composition of mercury, tin, and sulphur, forming a yellow powder, sometimes used by mediaeval artists as a cheaper alternative to gold.

## Etymology
From Italian.

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