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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Gold occurring naturally in a state of fine subdivision.—
  • noun A plant, Alyssum saxatile, so called from the profusion of its small yellow flowers. Also called goldbasket.

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  • noun Gold in the form of very small pieces, or flour gold.
  • noun figuratively Anything of great value.

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  • noun the particles and flakes (and sometimes small nuggets) of gold obtained in placer mining

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