bullion

bul·lion

noun \ˈbu̇l-yən, -ˌyän\

Definition of BULLION

1

a : gold or silver considered as so much metal; specifically : uncoined gold or silver in bars or ingots b : metal in the mass <lead bullion>

2

: lace, braid, or fringe of gold or silver threads

Origin of BULLION

Middle English, from Anglo-French billion, bullion melting house, bullion, probably blend of Middle French bille ingot, piece of money (from Old French, log) and Anglo-French *bulliun, buillun cauldron, from Old French boillon froth on boiling liquid, broth — more at billet, bouillon

First Known Use: 14th century

Other Metals and Metallurgy Terms

assay, bloom, ductile, ingot, malleable, patina, plate, temper, tensile