Meaning of the word lode in English

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lode

US /loʊd/
UK /ləʊd/

Noun

1.

a vein of metallic ore in the earth

Example:
Miners discovered a rich lode of gold in the mountains.
The prospectors were searching for a new lode of silver.
2.

a rich source of something desirable

Example:
Her new book is a rich lode of information on ancient civilizations.
The archives proved to be a valuable lode for historians.