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FOOL'S GOLD

\fˈuːlz ɡˈə͡ʊld], \fˈuːlz ɡˈə‍ʊld], \f_ˈuː_l_z ɡ_ˈəʊ_l_d]\

Definitions of FOOL'S GOLD

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2011 - English Dictionary Database
1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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a common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow color

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow color

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The minerals industry term for the valueless gold material. AKA pyrite.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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