bullion
Translation
bullion
Examples
The bank stores gold bullion in its vault.
The bank stores gold bullion in its vault.
Grammar Patterns
gold/silver bullion ((as an object)) gold/silver in bulk The price of gold bullion has increased.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ingot, bar.
Etymology
From Old French 'bouillon', meaning 'boiling', which refers to the process of melting metal.
Memory Tips
Think of 'boiling' metal to form bars, similar to how one makes 'bouillon' soup.