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aureate

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːrɪət/

Definition of aureate

adjective

  • made of or having the colour of gold: the aureate dollar
  • (of language) highly ornamented or elaborate: the aureate diction frequently conceals the tritest sentiments

Origin:

late Middle English: from late Latin aureatus, from Latin aureus 'golden', from aurum 'gold'

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