golden orb

Shining yellow ball

A golden orb is something spherical and gold-colored, often with connotations of celestial or mystical significance.

The sun is frequently described as a golden orb: The golden orb sank below the horizon.

In fantasy contexts, golden orbs appear as magical objects or sources of power.

Golden orb also refers to golden orb-weaver spiders, named for their yellowish coloring and circular webs.

Related
  • spiderWeb-spinning arachnid
  • webInterwoven filament structure
  • silkFine woven insect fiber
  • silk threadFiber from silkworm cocoons
  • weaverThread-interlacing craftsperson

arachnid · sun · sphere · glowing · amber · yellow · radiant · luminous · treasure · medal · fairy tale · shimmering · tropical · tropical rainforest · garden · jewel · gossamer · prey

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golden disc

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golden, gold, orb, gild, gilded, gilding, gilds, orbs, orbicular

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G