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Definition of mother lode noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

mother lode

noun
 
/ˈmʌðə ləʊd/
 
/ˈmʌðər ləʊd/
[usually singular]
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  1. a very rich source of gold, silver, etc. in a mine
    • (especially North American English, figurative) Her own experiences have provided her with a mother lode of material for her songs.
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