noun
the outstanding item (the prize piece or main exhibit) in a collection
• Syn: ↑showpiece, ↑piece de resistance
• Hyponyms: ↑rariora
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noun, pl ⋯ items [count]
: an object that people want because it is rare or valuable
Her paintings have become collector's items.
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a thing that is valued because it is very old or rare, or because it has some special interest
Useful english dictionary. 2012.