crown jewels

/ˈkraʊn ˌdʒuəlz/
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Definitions of crown jewels
  1. noun
    regalia (jewelry and other paraphernalia) worn by a sovereign on state occasions
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    types:
    crown, diadem
    an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty
    coronet
    a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign
    type of:
    regalia
    paraphernalia indicative of royalty (or other high office)
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