treasure (subs.) Copy link Outline I. Store of wealth, etc.1. thēsaurus (anything stored up, a hoard, treasure)2. gāza (royal treasure, esp. of eastern kings3. ŏpes, um, f.II. An abundant supply of anythingIII. Fig. • treasure (subs.): I. Store of wealth, etc.: 1. thēsaurus (anything stored up, a hoard, treasure): to bury a t. (to hide it), th. obruere, Cic. Sen. 7, 21: to dig up (find) a t., th. effodere, Pl. Trin. 3, 3, 54. See also store-house, treasury. 2. gāza (royal treasure, esp. of eastern kings: said to be a Persian word): gold and royal t., aurum g.que regia, Cic. Man. 23, 66: Suet.: Virg. Rarely pl., gazae, arum: Lucr.: Hor. 3. ŏpes, um, f.: v. riches. II. An abundant supply of anything: cōpia: v. supply, store. III. Fig.: something very precious: ămōres, dēlĭciae: cf. Cic. Div. 1, 36, 79 (amores ac deliciae tuae Roscius): v. delight, darling.