trove en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /tɹəʊv/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /tɹoʊv/ (General-American)
- (UK) audio
Etymology
Originally in the phrase treasure trove, from Anglo-Norman tresor trouvé (“found treasure”), where the past participle trouvé (“found”) was interpreted in English as a noun. Doublet of trope.
Meanings
- A treasure trove; a collection of treasure.
- A collection of things.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| troves | Number=Plur | lexicographic |