Gold
Definition of Gold
Pronunciation: gōld n. | 1. | (Bot.) An old English name of some yellow flower, - the marigold (Calendula), according to Dr. Prior, but in Chaucer perhaps the turnsole. | | 1. | | | 1. | (Chem.) A metallic element of atomic number 79, constituting the most precious metal used as a common commercial medium of exchange. It has a characteristic yellow color, is one of the heaviest substances known (specific gravity 19.32), is soft, and very malleable and ductile. It is quite unalterable by heat (melting point 1064.4° C), moisture, and most corrosive agents, and therefore well suited for its use in coin and jewelry. Symbol Au (Aurum). Atomic weight 196.97. | | 2. | Money; riches; wealth. | | 3. | A yellow color, like that of the metal; as, a flower tipped with gold. | | 4. | Figuratively, something precious or pure; as, hearts of gold.Gold cloth | See Cloth of gold, under Cloth. - Knight. |
Gold cradle | (Mining) See Cradle, n., 7. |
Gold lode | (Mining) a gold vein. |
Gold paint | See Gold shell. |
Gold pheasant | (Zool.) See under Pheasant. |
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