treasure trove

== English == === Etymology === From Anglo-Norman tresor trové (“found treasure”), calque of Latin thesaurus inventus, where the past participle trové was interpreted in English as a noun. Perhaps related to trophy. === Pronunciation === === Noun === treasure trove (countable and uncountable, plural treasure troves or treasures trove) A hidden treasure, subsequently discovered. A valuable discovery. (law, usually uncountable) Precious metal objects that were buried or concealed by an unknown owner. (figurative) A place where many things of value can be found. ==== Synonyms ==== (treasure subsequently discovered): hoard ==== Related terms ==== trove treasure ==== Translations ====