First Known Use: 1809
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opus
noun \ˈō-pəs\
: a piece of music written by a major composer
: an important work done by a writer, painter, etc.
plural op·era \ˈō-pə-rə, ˈä-\ also opus·es \ˈō-pə-səz\
Full Definition of OPUS
: work; especially : a musical composition or set of compositions usually numbered in the order of its issue
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Origin of OPUS
Latin oper-, opus — more at operate
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- number, composition, piece, work
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