often attributive
1
: a yellow metallic element that occurs naturally in pure form and is used especially in coins, jewelry, and electronics see Chemical Elements Table
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3
: a variable color averaging deep yellow
4
: something resembling gold
especially
: something valued as the finest of its kind
a heart of gold
5
: a medal awarded as the first prize in a competition : a gold medal
: qualifying for a gold record
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