gold

  1. Noun.  (uncountable) A heavy yellow elemental metal of great value, with atomic number 79 and symbol Au.
  2. Noun.  (countable) A coin made of this material, or supposedly so.
  3. Noun.  (countable) A bright yellow colour, resembling the metal gold.
  4. Noun.  (countable) The bullseye of an archery target.
  5. Noun.  (countable) A gold medal.
  6. Noun.  (figuratively) Anything or anyone considered to be very valuable.
  7. Adjective.  Made of gold.
  8. Adjective.  Having the colour of gold.
  9. Adjective.  (context, of commercial services) Premium, superior.
  10. Verb.  To pyrolyze or burn food until the color begins to change to a light brown, but not as dark as browning.

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