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mother lode
noun
: the place where the largest amount of gold, silver, etc., in a particular area can be found
Full Definition of MOTHER LODE
1
: the principal vein or lode of a region
2
: a principal source or supply
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First Known Use of MOTHER LODE
1863
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- argosy, cornucopia, gold mine, mine, treasure trove, wellspring
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