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treasure-trove definition

treasure-trove (trez̸h′ər trōv′)

noun

  1. treasure found hidden, the original owner of which is unknown
  2. any valuable discovery
  3. a valuable source or collection a book that is a treasure-trove of information

Etymology: Anglo-Fr tresor trové < OFr tresor (see treasure) + trové, pp. of trover, to find: see trover

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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