English noun: treasure trove | |||
1. | treasure trove (possession) treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth) | ||
Synonyms | trove | ||
Broader (hypernym) | hoarded wealth, treasure | ||
2. | treasure trove (group) any collection of valuables that is discovered | ||
Samples | Her book was a treasure trove of new ideas. Mother's attic was a treasure trove when we were looking for antiques. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | accumulation, aggregation, assemblage, collection | ||