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Meaning of golden calf | Babel Free

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

Equivalents

Deutsch goldenes Kalb
Suomi kultainen vasikka mammona
Français veau d'or
한국어 금송아지
Polski złoty cielec
Русский золото́й теле́ц
Svenska guldkalv

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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