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bullion1 definition

bul·lion (bo̵ol′yən)

noun

  1. gold and silver regarded as raw material
  2. gold or silver in the form of ingots, bars, or sometimes coins

Etymology: ME (? via Du bulioen) < OFr billon, small coin, alloy of copper with silver < bille, a stick, bar: see billet

bullion2 definition

bul·lion (bo̵ol′yən)

noun

a heavy fringe or lace of twisted gold or silver thread

Etymology: infl. by bullion, but prob. < Fr bouillon < bouille, a seal on silk goods < Sp bolla, duty on silk < L bulla: see bull

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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bullion Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • buy: Two identity thieves have been jailed for stealing £ 200,000 from Ricky Gervais which they used to try to buy gold bullion.

Adjective modifier

  • gold: I dont eat gold bullion in platinum sauce - Im just a regular joe!

Modifies a noun

  • coin: The Isle of Man also issue gold bullion coins called Angels.

Noun used with modifier

  • ounce: This fact alone makes them the only 1 ounce bullion coin worth considering.
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