CROWN JEWEL

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

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)

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)