kruununjalokivi

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • crown jewel prized possession or asset
  • (in plural) crown jewels the jewelry that accompany the office of rulership in a monarchy

Etymology

Affix from Finnish kruunu (crown, here short for kattokruunu - chandelier, of the crown, of the throne) + Finnish jalokivi.

Origin

Finnish

jalokivi

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