argosy

noun

ˈär-gə-sē How to pronounce argosy (audio)
Definition of argosynext
as in repository
an abundant source a book that is an argosy of stories and legends about the golden age of Hollywood

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  1. repository
  2. mine
  3. gold mine
  4. treasure trove
Noun
  • The useful record names the upstream repository and its exact revision, the account that published the conversion, and the conversion and quantization recipe.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Building a comprehensive repository to chase a question that science has already answered inverts the logic of research.
    — Jennifer D. Oliva, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of repository
Noun
  • That the Serbs had killed many Kosovars and that many families, including mine, had fled to Albania.
    — Ledio Cakaj, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Regulation of the mines is weak, regularly leading to deadly outcomes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of mine
Noun
  • The gold mine collapse was the latest mining disaster in the mineral-rich Central African nation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • More than 100 people are dead and many remain buried after an artisanal gold mine collapses in western Central African Republic, as rescuers with limited equipment recover bodies by hand.
    — Jean Fernand Koena, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of gold mine
Noun
  • In total, the treasure trove, along with other musical items that are part of Music Memorabilia Live Auction, is expected to fetch a cool $4 million.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Riverfront Antiques is home to a treasure trove of vintage items.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of treasure trove
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