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masculine

/teˈsoɾo/

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Translation

treasure

Word origin

From Latin thesaurus ('treasure, store, hoard'), itself borrowed from Greek thesauros.

Origin: Latin
Root: thesaurus
English cognates: treasure, thesaurus, treasury

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluraltesoros

Examples

The children were looking for treasure in the garden.

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For me, my daughter is the greatest treasure.

That map leads to a hidden treasure.

The old ship's treasure never appeared.

Health is the best treasure in life.

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This word is part of lesson 30.