Gold
/ɡoʊld/noun
A yellow precious metal that is highly valued for its rarity and beauty.
Did you know?In ancient cultures, gold was often associated with the divine, believed to be the flesh of gods and a symbol of immortality.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʰel-
“to shine, flash, or glow.”
Old English
Old English
geolu
“yellow, golden in color.”
Old High German
OHG
gult
“gold.”
Latin
Latin
aurum
“gold, often relating to the sun.”
Middle English
Middle English
gold
“gold, a precious yellow metal.”
Modern English
English
gold
“the same precious metal, now symbolizing wealth and value.”