El Do-rā'do

. [Sp., i. e., the golden region, from el, the, and dorado, gilt, p. p. of dorare, to gild.] A fabulous region in the interior of South America, supposed to surpass all others in the richness of its productions, especially gold, gems, &c.; hence, any country, especially an imaginary one, abounding in gold, or other precious products of nature.