Definitions for magnum opus
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
mag′num o′pus(n.)
a great work, esp. the chief work of a writer or artist.
Origin of magnum opus:
1785–95; < L
Princeton's WordNet
magnum opus(noun)
a great work of art or literature
Wiktionary
magnum opus(Noun)
A great work of literature or art, a masterpiece.
magnum opus(Noun)
The best, most popular, or most renowned achievement of an author or artist, representing his major life effort.
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