Golden Fleece

noun

: a fleece of gold placed by the king of Colchis in a dragon-guarded grove and recovered by the Argonauts

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Golden Fleece was in the 14th century

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“Golden Fleece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Golden%20Fleece. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.

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Golden Fleece

noun
: a treasure in the form of a fleece of gold placed in a grove guarded by dragons and sought and recovered by Jason and the Argonauts

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