the jewel in the crown



the jewel in the crown

the best or most valuable thing in a group This college is the jewel in the crown of the city's university.
See also: crown, jewel

the jewel in the crown

the best or most valuable thing in a group of things (often + of ) The island of Tresco, with its beautiful tropical gardens, is the jewel in the crown of the Scilly Isles.
See also: crown, jewel

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Gipson['gipsn]
Ignatiusig-NAY-shəs (English)Late Roman
Amador-Spanish
Mate (2)-Croatian
RakelRAH-kel (Norwegian, Danish, Swedish)Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Icelandic
Heydar-Persian