plural lodes
: an amount of a mineral (such as gold or silver) that fills a crack or space in rock
—often used figuratively
In her books she mines the seemingly endless lode of her personal experiences.
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“Lode.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/lode. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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