n.
- A great work, especially a literary or artistic masterpiece.
- The greatest single work of an artist, writer, or composer.
[Latin : magnum, neuter of magnus, great + opus, work.]
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[Latin : magnum, neuter of magnus, great + opus, work.]
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noun (plural magnum opuses or magna opera)
A great work of literature, music, art, etc., especially the finest work of an individual.
Etymology
From Latin magnum, neuter of magnus (large), opus (work)
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A great undertaking; the great work of a man's life.
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