nugget

Meanings

• Noun

  A small piece of something, especially gold or precious stone.

  - "He found a nugget of gold in the river."
  - "The miner was thrilled to discover a nugget of quartz."
  - "She wore a necklace with a large amber nugget."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈnʌɡət/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nugget
mugget , bugget , pugget , slugget

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Homophones

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1. nugget (en) : A small piece of something, especially gold or precious stone.
   

2. nugget (en) : A small, compact mass of something, especially food.
   

3. nugget (en) : A small, inexperienced or unimportant person.
   

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Variants

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nugget , nuggets

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Etymology

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Old English hneogot, from hneosan 'to yawn' + got 'gravel'; because nuggets were thought to resemble the yawning mouths of the earth.

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Trivia

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1. The largest gold nugget ever found weighed over 102 pounds.

2. The word 'nugget' comes from Old English and means 'gravel' or 'pebbles'.

3. Gold nuggets are often found in riverbeds and streams.

4. The term 'gold nugget' is also used metaphorically to refer to valuable or important information.

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Related Concepts

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1. gold: A precious metal, often found in nuggets.

2. mining: The process of extracting valuable resources, such as gold, from the earth in the form of nuggets.

3. prosperity: A state of flourishing or success, often symbolized by the possession of nuggets.

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Culture

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In literature, 'nugget' has been used metaphorically to refer to valuable information or ideas. In art, it has been used as a symbol of wealth and prosperity. In music, the term 'nugget' has been used to describe classic or popular songs.

How to Memorize "nugget"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, round, golden object.
   - Imagine holding a nugget in your hand.
   - Think of a shiny, precious stone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nugget' with wealth and prosperity.
   - Think of gold when you hear the word 'nugget'.
   - Link the word 'nugget' to the idea of something valuable.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memory hook by associating the word 'nugget' with 'golden nugget'.
   - Use the acronym 'NUGGET' to remember the definition: 'N' for nugget, 'U' for useful, 'G' for golden, 'G' for gain, and 'E' for exciting or enticing.'
   - Create a mental image of a prospector holding a nugget to help remember the definition.

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