A masterpiece, especially in literature or art.
[French chef d'œuvre : chef, head, beginning + de, of + œuvre, work.]
chef-d'oeuvre
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
Synonym: masterpiece
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