goldfields

[ gohld-feeldz ]

/ ˈgoʊldˌfildz /

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noun, plural gold·fields.

any of several Californian, composite herbs of the genus Lasthenia, having yellow flowers.

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Origin of goldfields

An Americanism dating back to 1910–15; gold + field + -s³

Goldfields in Nevada that had been neglected because the ore was just too expensive to extract were now attractive properties.
All that Glitters Is Not Gold: Inside the New Bubble|Wendy Smith|December 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The goldfields of Australia are historic, and the silver, lead and zinc mines of Broken Hill deserve particular mention.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland|Joseph Tatlow
I was standing before an exhibit of facsimiles of the record nuggets which had been discovered in the goldfields of the Antipodes.
The Red One|Jack London
When the goldfields were discovered, I turned to gold-digging; and between that and bullock-driving I have spent all my time.
Grif|B. L. (Benjamin Leopold) Farjeon

Hence arose a feeling of hostility among the diggers, not only to the police, but to all the officials on the goldfields.
History of Australia and New Zealand|Alexander Sutherland
People lived fast in those goldfields days; it don't take long to pick up that sort of learning.
Robbery Under Arms|Thomas Alexander Browne, AKA Rolf Boldrewood