a. [ L. aluminosus, fr. alumen alum: cf. F. alumineux. ] Pertaining to or containing alum, or alumina; as, aluminous minerals, aluminous solution. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. alumen. See Alum. ] (Chem.) same as aluminum, chiefly British in usage. [ 1913 Webster ]
Aluminium bronze or gold, a pale gold-colored alloy of aluminium and copper, used for journal bearings, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]