First Known Use: 1791
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magnum opus
noun mag·num opus \ˈmag-nəm-ˈō-pəs\
: a great work : the greatest achievement of an artist or writer
Full Definition of MAGNUM OPUS
: a great work; especially : the greatest achievement of an artist or writer
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Origin of MAGNUM OPUS
Latin
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- chef d'oeuvre, classic, masterpiece, masterwork
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