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goldfield

gold·field

US/ˈɡoʊˌldfild/ uncommon

noun

1.

a district where gold is mined

Origin

Generally from goldfield (“place where gold ore is found”). Goldfield, Iowa, was originally to be called Brassfield after the surname of a settler, but “Gold-” was felt to be more suitable as a place name.

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