nugget
noun/ˈnʌɡɪt/
Frequency rank: #11,064 most common English word
Meaning
A small lump of a precious metal found naturally, or a small but valuable piece of information.
Example sentence
The miners were thrilled when they discovered nugget of pure gold in the riverbed.
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