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crown jewel


crown jewel

noun

the crown jewels : the crown, scepter, and other jeweled objects that a king or queen uses on formal occasions

: the most valuable or attractive thing in a collection or group

Full Definition of CROWN JEWEL

1
plural :  the jewels (as crown and scepter) belonging to a sovereign's regalia
2
:  the most attractive or valuable one of a collection or group
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Examples of CROWN JEWEL

  1. The painting is the crown jewel of the museum's collection.
  2. one of the company's crown jewels

First Known Use of CROWN JEWEL

1649

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Synonyms
boast, credit, glory, honor, jewel, pride, treasure, trophy

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