crown jewels
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noun
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A prized possession or asset, originally one making up part of the royal regalia.
A valuable part of a company, especially one that is sought by another in a hostile takeover.
noun
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The jewelry that accompany the office of rulership in a monarchy, i.e. crown, scepter, signet ring, etc.
Example: The crown jewels in the United Kingdom are heavily guarded and anyone trying to steal them will certainly have a hard time.
The male genitalia.
Example: The whole crowd cringed as he got kicked in his crown jewels.
Synonyms:family jewels