# treasure trove

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A hidden treasure, subsequently discovered.
2. A valuable discovery.
3. Precious metal objects that were buried or concealed by an unknown owner.
4. A place where many things of value can be found.

## 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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/treasure-trove