Lode
(noun)
A deposit of ore, especially of gold or silver, in a vein or bed.
Origin:
The word 'lode' is derived from the middle english word 'lod' meaning 'a vein of metal-bearing rock'.
Examples:
- The lode was discovered by a team of prospectors searching for valuable minerals.
- The lode was rich in copper, making it a valuable find for the mining company.
- The lode was mined for many years, providing a steady source of income for the community.
- The lode was one of the largest deposits of gold ever found in the region.
- The lode was studied by geologists to better understand the formation of mineral deposits.