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golden number
nounLow
/ˌɡəʊl.dən ˈnʌm.bər/A number representing a particular year's position in the Metonic cycle of 19 years, used in calculating the date of Easter.
golden oldie
nounB2
/ˌɡəʊl.dən ˈəʊl.di/A thing from the past, especially a piece of music, film, or performer, that is still popular and widely known.
golden oriole
nounLow
/ˌɡəʊl.dən ˈɔː.ri.əʊl/A medium-sized songbird, the Eurasian oriole (Oriolus oriolus), the male of which has striking yellow and black plumage.
golden parachute
nounC2
/ˌɡəʊl.dən ˈpær.ə.ʃuːt/A clause in an executive's contract guaranteeing substantial benefits if the company is taken over or the executive is dismissed.
golden perch
nounC2
/ˌɡəʊl.dən ˈpɜːtʃ/An Australian freshwater fish (Macquaria ambigua) with yellowish-gold coloration.
golden pheasant
nounLow
/ˌɡəʊl.dən ˈfez.ənt/A brightly coloured game bird (Chrysolophus pictus) native to western China, with a distinctive golden-yellow crest, red body, and long striped tail in the male.
golden plover
nounC1
/ˌɡəʊl.dən ˈplʌv.ər/A medium-sized wading bird of the genus Pluvialis, characterized by black and gold speckled upperparts during the breeding season.
golden rain tree
nounC1
/ˌɡəʊl.dən ˈreɪn ˌtriː/A small to medium-sized deciduous tree (Koelreuteria paniculata) known for its showy summer panicles of bright yellow flowers.
golden ratio
nounC1
/ˌɡəʊl.dən ˈreɪ.ʃi.əʊ/An irrational mathematical constant approximately equal to 1.618, often denoted by the Greek letter φ (phi). It represents a specific proportional relationship where a line is divided such that the ratio of the whole to the larger part is equal to the ratio of the larger part to the smaller part.
golden retriever
nounC1
/ˌɡəʊl.dən rɪˈtriː.vər/A medium to large-sized breed of dog, originally developed for retrieving game in hunting, known for its dense, lustrous golden coat, gentle mouth, and friendly, tolerant temperament.
golden rose
nounLow
/ˈɡəʊldən rəʊz/A rose that is gold in colour, often used as a symbol of excellence, highest honour, or rare beauty.
golden rule
nounB2
/ˌɡəʊl.dən ˈruːl/A basic principle of conduct or behaviour that is considered of the highest importance.
golden section
nounC1
/ˌɡəʊl.dən ˈsek.ʃən/A specific mathematical ratio, approximately equal to 1.618, found by dividing a line into two unequal parts such that the ratio of the whole to the larger part is equal to the ratio of the larger part to the smaller part.
golden share
nounC1/C2
/ˌɡəʊl.dən ˈʃeə(r)/A nominal share in a privatized company, typically owned by a government, granting it special veto powers over certain decisions, particularly to protect national interests.
golden shiner
nounLow
/ˌɡəʊl.dən ˈʃaɪ.nər/A small, silvery freshwater fish (Notemigonus crysoleucas) with a golden sheen, commonly used as bait.
golden shower
nounC2
/ˌɡəʊl.dən ˈʃaʊ.ər/A phrase referring to urine being passed on someone, typically as a sexual practice.
golden sombrero
nounLow
/ˈɡəʊl.dən sɒmˈbrɛə.rəʊ/A baseball term for a player striking out four times in a single game.
golden spaniard
nounVery Low
/ˌɡəʊl.dən ˈspæn.jəd/A New Zealand shrub (*Aciphylla aurea*) of the celery family, noted for its sharp, rigid, golden-yellow leaves and formidable spines.
golden starfish
nounLow
/ˌɡəʊl.dən ˈstɑː.fɪʃ/A marine echinoderm (class Asteroidea) with typically five arms, characterized by a bright gold or yellow colouration.
golden stars
nounB1
/ˈɡəʊldən stɑːz/A literal star-shaped symbol, often metallic gold or gold-coloured, used as a reward, decoration, or rating.

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