: an extremely thin sheet of gold that is used especially for gilding
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a frame covered with gold leaf
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Paint the crow with liquid gold leaf.—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025 Venture further into its vast archives, and visitors will find over one thousand handwritten medieval manuscripts, fully illuminated with gold leaf, floral motifs, and winding Arabic calligraphy.—Ryan Byrnes, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025 This design pairs gold leaf with an iron frame for a glam yet durable look.—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025 The menu shifts between Spanish, Greek and Italian influences, with dishes such as classic caviar and jamón Ibérico croquetas sprinkled with gold leaf, and sea bass, hamachi and salmon crudi prepared lightly and vibrantly.—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gold leaf
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