1. Plural of bullion; gold or silver in bulk form before being made into coins or jewelry.
Usage: Usually uncountable in singular form; plural used when referring to multiple types or batches
2. Gold or silver thread used in embroidery and decorative work.
Usage: Textile/decorative arts context

Examples

• The bank stores bullions in a secure vault.
• Investors often buy bullions as a hedge against inflation.
• The dress was decorated with intricate patterns of gold bullions.
• Central banks hold large quantities of bullions as reserves.
• The jeweler melted down the bullions to create custom pieces.
• Bullions of silver were discovered in the mine.