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trove

American  
[trohv] / troʊv /

noun

  1. a collection of objects.

  2. treasure-trove.

trove British  
/ trəʊv /

noun

  1. See treasure-trove

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of trove

First recorded in 1885–90; short for treasure-trove

Example Sentences

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The 2018 exchange, which was revealed as part of a trove of files released by the Department of Justice, illuminates Epstein’s deep interest and entrenchment in the scientific community.

From Salon

“People have been given this treasure trove of clues to go through without being given appropriate context and parameters to go through them responsibly,” said Moran.

From The Wall Street Journal

That October, Andrew presented another opportunity for Epstein, according to the trove of emails.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Greek Communist KKE party, which called the trove "priceless" on Monday said it had tentatively identified at least two of the men in the photographs.

From Barron's

Australian police have recovered a trove of stolen Egyptian artefacts and charged a 52-year-old man with a nighttime smash-and-grab at a museum.

From Barron's

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