1. Accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
   "the pirates hid their treasure on a small island in the West Indies";
   - hoarded wealth
    
2. Any possession that is highly valued by its owner
   "the children returned from the seashore with their shells and other treasures"
    
3. A collection of precious things
   "the trunk held all her meagre treasures"
    
4. Art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
   "The museum's collection included many treasures of Renaissance painting";
   - gem
    
5. [informal] A brilliant or much-loved person who is highly valued
   "He's the treasure of our department, with his wealth of knowledge";
   - jewel, gem, pearl [informal]

1. Hold dear
   "I treasure these old photographs";
   - prize, value, appreciate
    
2. Be fond of; be attached to
   "She treasured the old family photographs";
   - care for, cherish, hold dear
    
3. Store or hoard valuable items
   "The dragon treasured its gold"

Derived forms: treasuring, treasures, treasured

Type of: accumulation, aggregation, art, assemblage, collection, consider, fine art, individual, love, mortal, person, possession, reckon, regard, riches, see, somebody, someone, soul, view, wealth

Encyclopedia: Treasure, Frank