gilding
gilding · gildings
Vergolden, Blattgold, Vergoldung
The art of applying gold leaf to a surfaceThe art of applying gold leaf to a surface.
/ˈɡɪldɪŋ/
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable)The art of applying gold leaf to a surface.
Vergolden
(uncountable)Gold leaf.
Blattgold
a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold
(countable)A coating of gold or gold-colored paint, etc.
Vergoldung
Translations
4 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 3
art:
leaf:
coating:
Forms
plural: gildingsSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold:gilt
Word family
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