Definitions

1. noun

A legendary treasure or hoard of gold, especially in Germanic mythology, associated with the Rhine River.

“The story of the Rheingold has captivated audiences for centuries.”

2. proper noun

A 1913 opera by Richard Wagner, the first part of his epic work Der Ring des Nibelungen, based on Germanic mythology.

“Wagner’s Rheingold is considered a masterpiece of operatic composition.”