gilding
/ˈɡɪldɪŋ/
verb
- 1
To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.
- 2
To adorn.
- 3
To decorate with a golden surface appearance.
- 4
To give a bright or pleasing aspect to.
- 5
To make appear drunk.
noun
- 1
The art of applying gold leaf to a surface.
- 2
Gold leaf.
- 3
A coating of gold or gold-coloured paint, etc.
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