"end of the rainbow" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: A reference to the myth that a pot of gold can be found at the end of a rainbow. Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} end of the rainbow
  1. (figurative) A magical place where one goes to find fulfillment of one's dreams. Tags: figuratively Related terms: chase rainbows
    Sense id: en-end_of_the_rainbow-en-noun-jAt8WROg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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