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Treasure trove

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A hidden treasure, subsequently discovered. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    any collection of valuables that is discovered wordnet
  3. 3
    A valuable discovery. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth) wordnet
  5. 5
    Precious metal objects that were buried or concealed by an unknown owner. uncountable, usually
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  1. 6
    A place where many things of value can be found. countable, figuratively, uncountable

    "His house is a treasure trove of weird socks."

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman tresor trové (“found treasure”), calque of Latin thesaurus inventus, where the past participle trové was interpreted in English as a noun. Perhaps related to trophy.

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