treasure-trove

treas·ure-trove

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [trezh-er trohv]
- /ˈtrɛʒ ər troʊv/
- /ˈtreʒ.ər trəʊv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trezh-er trohv]
- /ˈtrɛʒ ər troʊv/

Definitions of treasure-trove word

noun treasure-trove anything of the nature of treasure or a treasury that one finds: Mother's attic was a treasure-trove of memorabilia. 1
noun treasure-trove Law. any money, bullion, or the like, of unknown ownership, found hidden in the earth or any other place: in the absence of statutory provisions to the contrary it may be kept by the finder. 1

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Origin of treasure-trove

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English < Anglo-French tresor trové found treasure. See treasure, trover

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Parts of speech for Treasure-trove

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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treasure-trove popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Synonyms for treasure-trove

noun treasure-trove

garner — to gather or deposit in or as if in a granary or other storage place.
hoard — a supply or accumulation that is hidden or carefully guarded for preservation, future use, etc.: a vast hoard of silver.

All 2 Synonyms of treasure-trove

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