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goldcup

Meanings
  • noun

    A gold cup is a type of container made of gold, used for holding and serving liquids, especially during ceremonial or religious events.

    - "The winner of the marathon was presented with a gold cup."
    - "During the coronation ceremony, the king was given a golden cup to drink from."
Variants
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go gold , goes gold , going gold , gold , golder , goldest , gone gone , went gold
Etymology
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The word 'goldcup' is a compound of 'gold' and 'cup'. Gold refers to the precious metal used to make the container, while cup refers to the shape and function of the container.

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  1. The oldest known gold cup dates back to 2500 BC and was found in Egypt.

  2. The largest gold cup in the world is the 'Golden Lota', which is over 100 cm (39 inches) tall and weighs over 50 kg (110 pounds).

  3. Gold cups were used as currency in ancient civilizations, such as Greece and Rome.

Related Concepts
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  1. Chalice: A chalice is a specific type of gold cup used in Christian liturgy to hold the wine during the Eucharist.

  2. Goblet: A goblet is a type of deep, wide-mouthed drinking cup, often made of gold or silver, used for ceremonial or formal drinking.

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Gold cups have been used in various cultures throughout history for ceremonial and religious purposes. For instance, in ancient Greece, gold cups were used during the Olympic Games as prizes for winners. In Christianity, the chalice, a type of gold cup, is used during the Eucharist to hold the wine.

How to Memorize "goldcup"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize the word 'goldcup', imagine a golden container in the shape of a cup.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'goldcup' with the image of a trophy or award, as gold cups are often used in ceremonies and competitions.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Gold' is a precious metal and 'Cup' is a container for liquids.

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