First Known Use: 1809
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gangue
noun \ˈgaŋ\
Definition of GANGUE
: the worthless rock or vein matter in which valuable metals or minerals occur
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Origin of GANGUE
French, from German Gang vein of metal, from Old High German, act of going
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