Meanings
nounfloating gold (uncountable)
- uncountableambergris
Origin
From its colour, its high value, and the fact that it may be found floating in the sea.
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APA
floating gold. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/floating%20gold
MLA
“floating gold.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/floating%20gold. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “floating gold,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/floating%20gold.
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