pactolus

/pækˈtɒləs/

Definitions

1. noun

A river in ancient Lydia, famous for its gold sands, or a place where valuable things accumulate.

“The archaeologist spent years searching for the lost city of Pactolus, said to be filled with ancient treasures.”

Synonyms

  • depository
  • river

Antonyms

  • desert
  • wasteland