treasure trove

treas·ure trove

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Transcription

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

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

Definitions of treasure trove words

countable noun treasure trove If you describe something or someone as a treasure trove of a particular thing, you mean that they are a very good or rich source of that thing. 0
countable noun treasure trove You can refer to a collection of valuable objects as a treasure trove. 0
noun treasure trove valuable articles, such as coins, bullion, etc, found hidden in the earth or elsewhere and of unknown ownership. Such articles become the property of the Crown, which compensates the finder if the treasure is declared. In 1996 treasure was defined as any item over 300 years old and containing more than 5% precious metal 0
noun treasure trove anything similarly discovered that is of value 0
noun treasure trove treasure found hidden, the original owner of which is unknown 0
noun treasure trove any valuable discovery 0

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Parts of speech for Treasure trove

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treasure trove popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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