bullion

Meanings

• noun

  Pure bullion is a form of precious metal, such as gold or silver, that has been melted down and formed into bars or ingots.

  - "The bank stored its gold bullion in a secure vault."
  - "The investor bought a small bar of gold bullion as a hedge against inflation."

• noun

  Bullion money is a large coin made of gold or silver, which was formerly used as currency.

  - "The ancient Greek city-states used bullion money for international trade."
  - "Some collectors still search for rare and valuable bullion coins."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bullion
billion , million , rillion

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Variants

List of all variants of bullion that leads to same result
bullion , bullions , Benton , Old Bullion , Thomas Hart Benton

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Etymology

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From Old French 'bullon', a small bolt or nail, due to the ingot's shape being similar to a large bolt.

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Trivia

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1. The largest gold bullion bar ever produced weighed over 220 kilograms (485 pounds).

2. Silver bullion is sometimes referred to as 'white gold' due to its silver color and high value.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gold: Bullion is typically made of gold, which has been the most widely used precious metal for bullion throughout history.

2. Silver: Silver bullion is also commonly produced and traded, although it is less valuable than gold bullion.

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Culture

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Bullion has played a significant role in history as a form of currency and store of value. It was used extensively in ancient civilizations, such as Greece and Rome, and continued to be used throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era. Bullion has also appeared in literature, such as J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit', where it is mentioned as a treasure of the dragon Smaug.

How to Memorize "bullion"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, heavy bar of pure gold or silver. Visualize its shape, size, and weight.

2. associate
   

   - Associate bullion with wealth, treasure, and historical significance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'Bullion' starts with the same letter as 'Bounty', so think of it as a 'bounty' of precious metal.

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