Crown jewels

noun

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounA prized possession or asset, originally one making up part of the royal regalia.

2.nounA valuable part of a company, especially one that is sought by another in a hostile takeover.

3.nounThe jewelry that accompany the office of rulership in a monarchy, i.e. crown, scepter, signet ring, etc.

"The crown jewels in the United Kingdom are heavily guarded and anyone trying to steal them will certainly have a hard time."

4.nounThe male genitalia.

"The whole crowd cringed as he got kicked in his crown jewels."

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