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CROWN JEWEL
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A precious stone that is a valuable part of a sovereign's regalia
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("crown jewel" is a kind of...):
gem; jewel; precious stone (a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry)
Sense 2
Meaning:
The most desirable assets of a corporation
Example:
their crown jewels figured prominently in the takeover attempt
Classified under:
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession
Hypernyms ("crown jewel" is a kind of...):
assets (anything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company)
