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magnum opus

n.

1. A great work, especially a literary or artistic masterpiece.

2. The greatest single work of an artist, writer, or composer.

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[Latin : magnum, neuter of magnus, great + opus, work.]

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magnum opus

n

(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a great work of art or literature, esp the greatest single work of an artist

[Latin]

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Noun

1.

magnum opus - a great work of art or literature     work of art - art that is a product of one of the fine arts (especially a painting or sculpture of artistic merit)

Translations

magnum opus n → œuvre f maîtresse

magnum opus

n → Hauptwerk nt