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- noun idiomatic A
masterpiece ; the most memorableaccomplishment of one’s career or lifetime.
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- noun the outstanding item (the prize piece or main exhibit) in a collection
- noun the most important dish of a meal
Etymologies
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From French pièce de résistance.
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