"floating gold" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From its colour, its high value, and the fact that it may be found floating in the sea. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} floating gold (uncountable)
  1. ambergris Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-floating_gold-en-noun-YN0x-jQ9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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