Meaning of the word lode in English
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lode
US /loʊd/
UK /ləʊd/
Noun
1.
a vein of metallic ore in the earth
Example:
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Miners discovered a rich lode of gold in the mountains.
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The prospectors were searching for a new lode of silver.
2.
a rich source of something desirable
Example:
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Her new book is a rich lode of information on ancient civilizations.
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The archives proved to be a valuable lode for historians.