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treasure trove

/ˌtrɛʒər ˈtroʊv/
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Other forms: treasure troves

Definitions of treasure trove
  1. noun
    any collection of valuables that is discovered
    “her book was a treasure trove of new ideas”
    “mother's attic was a treasure trove when we were looking for antiques”
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    type of:
    accumulation, aggregation, assemblage, collection
    several things grouped together or considered as a whole
  2. noun
    treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth)
    synonyms: trove
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    type of:
    hoarded wealth, treasure
    accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
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