Magnum opus

Magnum opus or opus magnum (English: /ˈmæɡnəm ˈoʊpəs/; plural magna opera or opera magna), from the Latin meaning "great work",^[1] refers to the largest, and perhaps the best, greatest, most popular, or most renowned achievement of an artist.

Sometimes the term magnum opus is used to refer to simply "a great work" rather than "the great work" of a specific person.^[2]

In popular usage, the English-style plural magnum opuses may also be seen. Some reputable dictionaries such as the Oxford English Dictionary record the usage magnum opuses as common enough for inclusion.

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↑ The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition, Retrieved December 10, 2006, from Dictionary.com
↑ Bill Bryson, Troublesome Words, Third Edition published in Penguin Books 2002

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[1] The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition, Retrieved December 10, 2006, from Dictionary.com

[2] Bill Bryson, Troublesome Words, Third Edition published in Penguin Books 2002

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