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lode

noun

/loʊd/

Meaning

A rich source of something, often a vein of valuable metal in the earth.

The miners discovered a rich lode of silver.

mother lode

vein, deposit, seam, source, supply

scarcity, depletion

rich lode, gold lode, silver lode, mineral lode

The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance...

a small or minor fault or sin

a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon

A person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject.

a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something

a spore-producing organism feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms