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conversation piece
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conversation piece
n.
1. An unusual object that arouses comment or interest.
2. A genre painting, popular especially in the 18th century, depicting a group of fashionable people.
conversation piece
Noun
something, such as an unusual object, that provokes conversation
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Noun1.conversation piece - something interesting that stimulates conversation
center of attention, centre of attention, center, centre - the object upon which interest and attention focuses; "his stories made him the center of the party"
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An excellent resource for do-it-yourself hobby and conversation pieces, or just plain fun.
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