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goldtail moth
nounC2
/ˈɡəʊldteɪl ˌmɒθ/A moth of the family Erebidae, subfamily Lymantriinae, whose caterpillar has a distinctive tuft of golden or yellowish hairs at its rear.
goldthread
nounC2/Very Low
/ˈɡəʊldθrɛd/A small perennial woodland plant (genus Coptis) of the buttercup family, with evergreen leaves and slender, bright yellow, thread-like rhizomes.
goldurn
nounLow
Not applicableA minced oath, a euphemistic substitute for 'goddamn' expressing mild annoyance or emphasis.
goldwasser
nounLow
/ˈɡəʊldˌvæsə/A traditional liqueur from Gdańsk (Danzig), flavoured with gold leaf, herbs, and spices.
goldwater
nounRare
/ˈɡəʊldˌwɔːtə/An alcoholic beverage made by distilling herbs, roots, or other botanicals in a base of high-proof alcohol; a strong herbal liqueur or flavored spirit.
goldwork
nounC2 (Very low frequency)
/ˈɡəʊld.wɜːk/The art, craft, or product of decorative work using gold or gold thread, especially embroidery or metalwork.
goldwyn
nounVery Low
/ˈɡəʊld.wɪn/A surname, most famously associated with Samuel Goldwyn, a pioneering American film producer and co-founder of several major Hollywood studios.
goldwynism
nounLow
/ˈɡəʊldwɪnɪz(ə)m/A humorous or nonsensical statement resulting from a verbal blunder, often a malapropism or mixed metaphor.
golem
nounC2
/ˈɡəʊləm/A figure, typically made of clay or mud, brought to life by magical means, often in Jewish folklore.
golf
nounverbverb-intransitiveC1
/ɡɒlf/A sport in which players use various clubs to hit a small ball into a series of holes on a course, aiming to complete each hole in the fewest strokes possible.
golf bag
nounLow-frequency in general discourse, but high-frequency within the domain of golf and sports.
/ˈɡɒlf ˌbæɡ/A long, narrow bag, usually cylindrical and made of durable material, designed to hold and transport golf clubs and related equipment.
golf ball
nounB1
/ˈɡɒlf ˌbɔːl/A small, hard ball with a dimpled surface, designed specifically for playing the sport of golf.
golf cart
nounB1
/ˈɡɒlf ˌkɑːt/A small, motorized vehicle designed to carry two or more golfers and their equipment around a golf course.
golf club
nounB1
/ˈɡɒlf klʌb/A long, slender implement with a shaped head, used to strike the ball in the game of golf.
golf course
nounB1
/ˈɡɒlf kɔːs/A large outdoor area of land with a series of 9 or 18 holes, each with a tee, fairway, and putting green, specifically designed and maintained for playing the game of golf.
golf links
plural-nounLow (specialized term)
/ˈɡɒlf ˌlɪŋks/A golf course, especially one situated on coastal sandy land.
golf widow
nounC1
/ˈɡɒlf ˌwɪd.əʊ/A person, typically a woman, whose partner is frequently absent due to playing golf.
golfe du lion
nounVery Low
/ˌɡɒlf djuː ˈlɪɒ̃/A French geographical term for the Gulf of Lions, the crescent-shaped bay of the Mediterranean Sea along the coast of Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence in France.
golfer's elbow
nounLow
/ˈɡɒlfəz ˈɛlbəʊ/A painful condition affecting the inner side of the elbow, caused by inflammation or damage to the tendons that attach to the medial epicondyle, typically due to overuse or repetitive strain.
golgi
nounLow
/ˈɡɒldʒi/Relating to a system of flattened, stacked, membrane-bound sacs (cisternae) found in eukaryotic cells, responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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