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fairy gold

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Money or gold given by fairies that turns into rubbish when put to use or when the magic diminishes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: literally, uncountable, usually

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noun

Meaning 2

Wealth or treasure that appears valuable but is actually worthless or vanishes quickly; illusory wealth.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, uncountable, usually

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