Meaning
casket, treasure chest
- A strong or ornate small chest, box, or casket used to store jewelry, money, or valuables.
- (figurative) A place or object holding precious treasures, beauty, or art.
In a sentence
La nonna custodiva le sue collane d'oro in un antico scrigno di legno.
Grandmother kept her gold necklaces in an antique wooden casket.
Questo piccolo borgo medievale è un autentico scrigno di bellezze storiche.
This little medieval village is an authentic treasure trove of historical beauty.
Hanno trovato un piccolo scrigno sepolto nel giardino della vecchia villa.
They found a small treasure box buried in the old villa's garden.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| scrigno | masculine · singular |
| scrigni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used figuratively to describe historic towns or museums (e.g., 'uno scrigno d'arte').