golden number

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A number showing the year of the lunar or Metonic cycle, and reckoned from 1 to 19.
  2. Synonym of golden ratio.

Word forms

golden number golden numbers

Etymology

Of the first sense, so called from having formerly been written in the calendar in gold.

Synonyms

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