nugget
|nug/get|
B2
/ˈnʌɡɪt/
small valuable piece
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nugget' originates from English, specifically the word 'nugget,' where 'nug' meant 'lump.'
Historical Evolution
'nugget' changed from the Middle English word 'nugget' and eventually became the modern English word 'nugget'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a small lump,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'a small piece of valuable metal' and 'a small piece of food.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small, solid lump of a valuable metal, typically gold, found in the earth.
The prospector found a gold nugget in the riverbed.
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Noun 2
a small, bite-sized piece of food, often breaded and fried.
Chicken nuggets are a popular fast food item.
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