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treasure chest
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treasure chest
(noun)
treasure chest
noun
plural
treasure chests
treasure chest
noun
plural
treasure chests
Britannica Dictionary definition of TREASURE CHEST
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a large box that is filled with gold, silver, jewels, etc.
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often used figuratively
The house is a
treasure chest
filled with artifacts from a bygone era.
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