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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

treasure trove Law Definition

n

French

Treasure found. Valuables found, secreted in the ground or other hiding place, usually gold or silver, that is of unknown ownership. The finder of such, under common law, is afforded title to the treasure trove against all except the actual owner.
treasure-trove Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • information: UK Safari A veritable treasure-trove of information on British Wildlife.
  • history: All you need is the key to unlock this treasure-trove of personal history.
  • wreck: However, the area offers a treasure-trove of wrecks to explore.
  • energy: So I dived into the snack bag, a treasure-trove of energy inducing chocolate treats and chilled mineral water.
  • knowledge: One cannot help but sense the potential treasure-trove of knowledge that further research in homeopathy and nanopharmacology will bring in this new millenium.
  • idea: Library Journa l... the only book-length treatment of memetics that truly reads like science... a treasure-trove of research ideas.

Converse of object

  • offer: However, the area offers a treasure-trove of wrecks to explore.

Adjective modifier

  • medical: But WWF says that this medical treasure-trove is under threat and calls for its long-term protection.
  • real: Bayley as in Barrington, who wrote one of the stories in the fiction section, which is a real treasure-trove.
  • veritable: UK Safari A veritable treasure-trove of information on British Wildlife.
  • amazing: Paul has an amazing treasure-trove of work, from performance art, film, media, to writing and translations.
  • potential: One cannot help but sense the potential treasure-trove of knowledge that further research in homeopathy and nanopharmacology will bring in this new millenium.
  • great: Although they represent a great untapped treasure-trove of history, literature and popular culture, chapbooks have been incomprehensibly and disgracefully ignored.