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bullion

Pronunciation: /ˈbʊlj(ə)n/

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Definition of bullion

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1gold or silver in bulk before coining, or valued by weight: [with modifier]:gold bullion
  • 2ornamental braid or fringing made with twists of gold or silver thread: [as modifier]:bullion cords

Origin:

Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French, in the sense 'a mint', variant of Old French bouillon, based on Latin bullire 'to boil'

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