Golden calf

(Exodus 32:4, 8; Deuteronomy 9:16; Nehemiah 9:18). This was a molten image of a calf which the idolatrous Israelites formed at Sinai. This symbol was borrowed from the custom of the Egyptians. It was destroyed at the command of Moses (Exodus 32:20). (see AARON; MOSES.)

Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language

1. (a.) Made of gold; consisting of gold.

2. (a.) Having the color of gold; as, the golden grain.

3. (a.) Very precious; highly valuable; excellent; eminently auspicious; as, golden opinions.