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treasure trove
noun
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Word History
Anglo-French tresor trové, literally, found treasure
1523, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Treasure trove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treasure%20trove. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
Kids Definition
treasure trove
nounLegal Definition
treasure trove
nounNote: State law determines who is entitled to a treasure trove.
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