Definition of: El Dorado

(el də·rä′dō)
1. A legendary South American realm rich in gold and jewels: the object of the early Spanish conquerors and of many European explorers.
2. Any region of the western United States conceived of as promising wealth and opportunity to the adventurous, particularly California during and after the gold rush of 1848–49.
3. Any region rich in gold or opportunity.
4. A golden opportunity. Also El′do·ra′do.