Lexic.us

Definition of Crown jewel

1. Noun. The most desirable assets of a corporation. "Their crown jewels figured prominently in the takeover attempt"

2. Noun. A precious stone that is a valuable part of a sovereign's regalia.

Lexicographical Neighbors of Crown Jewel

crown ether crown fire crown flask crown flower crown gall crown gall plasmid crown gall tumour crown grafting crown green crown green bowls

crown immunities crown immunity crown imperial crown inclination crown jewel (current term) crown lengthening crown lens crown mammal crown molding crown moldings

crown monkey crown of Venus crown of head crown of thorns crown of tooth crown prince crown princes crown princess

Literary usage of Crown jewel

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Journal of Proceedings, and Addresses by National Educational Association (U.S.) (1891)
"... and our republic must utilize her highest and best talent in teaching if she would fulfil her princely destiny as the crown-jewel of nations. ..."

2. A Summer Tour in Finland by Sylvia Borgström MacDougall (1908)
"... page—A pleasant excursion from Nyslott—The crown jewel of Finland—A primitive bridge—Lack of human habitations—Church boats—The mineral wealth—A country ..."

3. Practical Business English by Oscar Charles Gallagher, Leonard Bowdoin Moulton (1918)
"In crown jewel Batting you get the purest, choicest quality of long ... Your Dry Goods or Department Store has crown jewel Batting or can get it for you. ..."

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