treasure_trove (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 2 senses of the expression *treasure trove*:
NOUN	possession	treasure trove, trove	treasure of unknown ownership found hidden / hidden (usually in the earth)
NOUN	group	treasure trove	any collection of valuables that is discovered

English > *treasure trove*: 2 senses > noun 1, possession
Meaning	treasure of unknown ownership found hidden / hidden (usually in the earth).
Synonym	trove
Broader	treasure, hoarded wealth	accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

English > *treasure trove*: 2 senses > noun 2, group
Meaning	Any 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"
Broader	collection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblage	Several things grouped together or considered as a whole

HyperDic: treasure_trove