gold
gold /ˈgoʊld/
adjective
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(
)
Having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
(
aureate
, gilded
, gilt
, gold
, golden
)
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
Long aureate (or golden) hair
long aureate (or golden) hair
A gold carpet
a gold carpet
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()
Made from or covered with gold
(
gilded
, golden
, gold
)
made from or covered with gold
Gold coins
gold coins
The gold dome of the Capitol
the gold dome of the Capitol
The golden calf
the golden calf
Gilded icons
gilded icons
noun
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()
A deep yellow color
(
amber
, gold
)
a deep yellow color
An amber light illuminated the room
an amber light illuminated the room
He admired the gold of her hair
he admired the gold of her hair
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()
Coins made of gold
(
gold
)
coins made of gold
The jewelry store showcased a dazzling collection of gold necklaces.
The jewelry store showcased a dazzling collection of gold necklaces.
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()
A soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia
(
atomic number 79
, Au
, gold
)
a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia
He trained for years to win the gold medal in the all-around competition
He trained for years to win the gold medal in the all-around competition
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Something likened to the metal in brightness, preciousness or superiority etc.
(
gold
)
something likened to the metal in brightness, preciousness or superiority etc.
The child was as good as gold
the child was as good as gold
She has a heart of gold
she has a heart of gold
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Great wealth
(
gold
)
great wealth
Whilst that for which all virtue now is sold, and almost every vice--almighty gold
Whilst that for which all virtue now is sold, and almost every vice--almighty gold
