treasure trove
Meanings
noun
- A hidden treasure, subsequently discovered.
- A valuable discovery.
- Precious metal objects that were buried or concealed by an unknown owner.
- A place where many things of value can be found.
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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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