Gold — meaning in English

English meaning

• gold noun A soft, heavy, yellow precious metal used in jewellery, coins, and electronics.
• or conjunction Used to link two or more alternatives, showing that any one of them could be true or chosen.

Senses

Gold is used for these senses in English:

• gold ☉ (alchemy)
• or (tincture) The gold or yellow tincture on a coat of arms.

gold — full definition

1. noun A soft, heavy, yellow precious metal used in jewellery, coins, and electronics.
2. noun A gold medal, or victory in a competition.
3. noun Anything considered extremely valuable.
4. adj Made of, or coloured like, gold.

or — full definition

1. conjunction Used to link two or more alternatives, showing that any one of them could be true or chosen.
2. conjunction Introduces a consequence that follows if a stated condition is not met.

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