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golden fleece

 

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Noun golden fleece has 1 sense
  1. Golden Fleece - in Greek mythology, a fleece of gold owned by the king of Colchis and guarded in a sacred grove by a dragon; recovered by Jason and the Argonauts
    --1 is a kind of
    sheepskin, fleece

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Golden Fleece

Noun:

1. In Greek mythology, the Golden Fleece is the fleece of a golden-haired magical ram. It was sought after by Jason and the Argonauts who embarked on a quest to retrieve it.

Sample sentence: The hero Jason set sail with his crew in search of the Golden Fleece.


Noun:

2. A highly desirable or sought-after prize or reward, often one that is difficult to attain.

Sample sentence: Winning an Olympic gold medal is considered the golden fleece for many athletes.


Noun:

3. A plush, warm fabric made from a smooth and shiny synthetic material.

Sample sentence: She draped the golden fleece blanket over her shoulders to keep warm.


Adjective:

1. Referring to something made of, resembling, or related to gold or the Golden Fleece.

Sample sentence: The king's throne was adorned with golden fleece upholstery.


Adjective:

2. Popularly used to describe a location or state of perfection, happiness, or abundance.

Sample sentence: The remote island was a hidden paradise, its golden fleece beaches untouched by human presence.


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