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national treasure

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Main Entry:  national treasure1
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a piece of architecture, a landscape, document, or other artifact that is considered to be of national significance and an embodiment of the national heritage; by extension, a public figure accorded this importance
Example:  Yosemite Park is a national treasure.
Main Entry:  national treasure2
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  the total wealth of a country, particularly the assets of the nation
Example:  The mint holds a good part of the national treasure.
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