golden number

Meanings

noungolden number (plural golden numbers)

timeA number showing the year of the lunar or Metonic cycle, and reckoned from 1 to 19.
mathematicsSynonym of golden ratio.
Synonyms: golden ratio

nounSynonym of golden ratio.

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Of the first sense, so called from having formerly been written in the calendar in gold.

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