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golden calf

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A golden image of a calf, made by Aaron and worshipped by the Israelites.
  2. Money as an end in itself; Mammon.
    broadly, figuratively
  3. Any object of unworthy worship.
    broadly

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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

golden chain golden chain tree Golden Chersonese golden child golden chinquapin Golden Circle

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