mother lode

UK
/ˈmʌðə ləʊd/
US
/ˈmʌðər loʊd/

Translations

mother lodenoun
mother lodes
pl
UK
/ˈmʌðə ləʊd/
US
/ˈmʌðər loʊd/
The miners discovered a rich mother lode of gold.
Шахтеры обнаружили богатую жилу золота.
The library is a mother lode of information.
Библиотека — это кладезь информации.
Additional translations
основная жила
главная жила
Synonyms
rich source
gold mine
treasure trove

Definitions

mother lodenoun
A principal vein or zone of gold or silver ore.
The miners were thrilled to discover the mother lode after months of searching.
A rich source or supply of something.
The library was a mother lode of information for the researchers.