having the deep slightly brownish color of gold; "long aureate (or golden) hair"; "a gold carpet" a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold

What part of speech is gilt?

Gilt is an adjective and a noun.

How many definitions does gilt have?

Gilt has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

Gilt Definition & Meaning

gilt

adjective

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold; "long aureate (or golden) hair"; "a gold carpet"

noun

a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold

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Frequently asked questions

What does gilt mean?: having the deep slightly brownish color of gold; "long aureate (or golden) hair"; "a gold carpet" a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold
What part of speech is gilt?: Gilt is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does gilt have?: Gilt has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).