crown jewel

noun

the crown jewels : the crown, scepter, and other jeweled objects that a king or queen uses on formal occasions

: the most valuable or attractive thing in a collection or group

Full Definition of CROWN JEWEL

plural : the jewels (as crown and scepter) belonging to a sovereign's regalia

: the most attractive or valuable one of a collection or group

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