gold of pleasure

noun phrase

: a European herb (Camelina sativa) of the mustard family that is cultivated for its oil-rich seeds

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gold of pleasure was in 1597

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“Gold of pleasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gold%20of%20pleasure. Accessed 29 Mar. 2023.

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