motherlode

Meanings

• noun

  A large source or supply of something, especially money or precious minerals.

  - "The gold rush prospectors discovered the motherlode in the Sierra Nevada mountains."
  - "The company's latest discovery was a motherlode of untapped natural resources."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with motherlode
load , code , road , mod

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Variants

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mother lode , mother lodes

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Etymology

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Originally used in mining to refer to the main vein or lode of ore.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'motherlode' originated in the California Gold Rush of the mid-1800s.

2. The largest gold nugget ever found, the 'Welcome Stranger,' was discovered in Australia in 1869 and weighed over 70 pounds, making it a true motherlode of gold.

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Related Concepts

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1. mineral deposit: A large and valuable deposit of minerals, including gold, silver, and other precious metals.

2. gold rush: A period of rapid growth and development driven by the discovery of gold or other valuable resources.

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Culture

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In literature and popular culture, 'motherlode' often refers to a large, valuable discovery or source.

How to Memorize "motherlode"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, glittering pile of gold or other precious minerals.
   - Visualize a map or diagram of a mining operation, with the motherlode depicted as the main vein or source of ore.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'motherlode' with the idea of a valuable discovery or source.
   - Think of the word 'motherlode' as a synonym for 'treasure trove' or 'jackpot'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Mnemonic: 'Motherlode' starts with 'mother,' which reminds us of the idea of a source or origin.

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