crown jewel

/kraʊn ˌdʒuəl/
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Other forms: crown jewels

Definitions of crown jewel
  1. noun
    a precious stone that is a valuable part of a sovereign's regalia
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    type of:
    gem, jewel, precious stone
    a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
  2. noun
    the most desirable assets of a corporation
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    type of:
    assets
    anything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company
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