HyperDic: treasure_trove

English > 2 senses of the expression treasure trove:
NOUNpossessiontreasure trove, trovetreasure of unknown ownership found hidden / hidden (usually in the earth)
grouptreasure troveany collection of valuables that is discovered
English > treasure trove: 2 senses > noun 1, possession
Meaningtreasure of unknown ownership found hidden / hidden (usually in the earth).
Synonymtrove
Broadertreasure, hoarded wealthaccumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
English > treasure trove: 2 senses > noun 2, group
MeaningAny collection of valuables that is discovered.
Examples
  • "her book was a treasure trove of new ideas"
  • "mother's attic was a treasure trove when we were looking for antiques"
Broadercollection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblageSeveral things grouped together or considered as a whole

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