gold mine

/ˌgoʊl(d) ˈmaɪn/
/gəʊld maɪn/
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Other forms: gold mines

Definitions of gold mine
  1. noun
    a good source of something that is desired
    synonyms: goldmine
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    type of:
    source
    a facility where something is available
  2. noun
    a mine where gold ore is found
    synonyms: goldmine
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    type of:
    mine
    excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
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