fool's gold

/ˌfulz ˈgoʊld/
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Definitions of fool's gold
  1. noun
    a common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow color
    synonyms: iron pyrite, pyrite
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    type of:
    mineral
    solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
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