GOLDEN-EGG

Etymology

The term 'golden-egg' is derived from the fable of 'The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs,' where a goose lays eggs made of gold.

Definition

Golden-egg refers to a person or thing of great value or profitability, often irreplaceable or essential to a business or organization.

Historical Context

The idiom 'Kill not the goose that lays the golden egg' warns against short-sighted actions that destroy the profitability of an asset, originating from Aesop's fable.

Cultural Significance

The concept of the golden egg symbolizes something of immense value or a sustainable source of wealth.

Related Concepts

Similar concepts include 'the goose that lays the golden egg,' representing a source of continuous prosperity.

See Also

• Urban Dictionary: golden egg
• [THE GOOSE THAT LAYS THE GOLDEN EGG Definition & Meaning](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the goose that lays the golden egg)
• The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs - Wikipedia