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adj
Having a thin layer of gold applied to the surface, often by electrolysis.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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adj
Of a project, system, etc., incorporating costly or otherwise excessive features or refinements unnecessarily; overengineered.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, not-comparable
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adj
Of a law, regulation, etc., embellished to excess, especially so as to be stifling, or rigid and inflexible.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, not-comparable
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verb
simple past and past participle of gold-plate
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, participle, past
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History
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Across languages
11 source translations are retained for this English entry.
