Vergoldung
gilding
noun fer-GOL-doong Rare
Origin: from vergolden, to gild
Also means
gilt layer
Usage Note
Vergoldung is the application of gold leaf or gold to a surface, common on frames and icons. The verb is vergolden; Blattgold is the gold leaf used.
Examples
"Die Vergoldung des Rahmens war stellenweise abgeblättert."
Natural Translation
The gilding of the frame had flaked off in places.
Literal Translation
The gilding of-the frame was in-places flaked-off.
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