verb, literary - to give something a golden appearance or a look of richness and beauty, as if it were covered in gold
verb - to cover something with a thin layer of gold or gold paint
adjective - not clear or definite, having more than one possible meaning
noun, technical - a plant witch clusters of small white and pink flowers whose root is used in medicine, often to help people relax or sleep
adjective - describing something that is almost white, but not pure white
noun - a colour that is close to white but with a hint of another shade, such as cream, beige, or grey
verb - to make something (like an idea, belief, or behavior) a natural part of the way you think or behave
noun - the process by which something becomes fossilized; often used literally for bones or plants turning into fossils, or metaphorically for ideas or behaviors becoming fixed and unchanging
noun - a method of learning a language (or experiencing a culture) by being completely surrounded by it, without using your native language
adjective - based on feelings or instinct, not on reasoning or evidence
noun - a decorative wreath or chain made of flowers, leaves, or other materials, often used for celebration or as an ornament
noun, British English - the time after which television programmes with adult content may be broadcast (9 p.m. in Britain)
noun - an important turning point or event marking a major change in history, a situation, or someone’s life
noun, technical - an area of land that separates waters flowing to different rivers, basins, or seas