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Definition of trove

trove

/troʊv/
trove
Plural:troves
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trove Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A store or collection of valuable, delightful, or useful things or information.

Example

"The historian uncovered a rich trove of unpublished letters in the family's attic."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Originally the past participle in the Anglo-French legal phrase 'treasure trove' (meaning 'found treasure'), 'trove' was reinterpreted in the 19th century as a standalone noun; consequently, 'treasure trove' is now frequently shortened to simply 'trove'.

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• Nearby Words

trousseau
trout
trout perch
trove
trowel
troy
truancy

Word Origin & Etymology

Shortened in the late 19th century from the Anglo-French legal term 'tresor trové' (literally 'found treasure'), from Old French 'trover' meaning 'to find'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trove. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trove
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